[N057]

nonassessable policy

Insurance coverage in which the policyholder cannot be required to contribute in the event the insurer becomes unable to pay its losses. The large majority of policies in force in this country are nonassessable. Moreover, guaranty funds exist in most states to cover insolvency losses.

(See Assessable Insurance.)

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