Legally binding unilateral agreement between an insured and an insurance company to indemnify the buyer of a contract under specified circumstances. In exchange for premium payment(s) the company covers stipulated perils. See also Adhesion Insurance Contract; Aleatory Contract; Application; Capacity of Parties; Conditional; Consideration; Endorsements; Indemnity; Insurable Interest; Legal Purpose; Mutual Assent; Utmost Good Faith.


