overinsurance

noun

over·​in·​sur·​ance
ˌō-vər-in-ˈshu̇r-əns
: insurance (as from two or more policies) that exceeds the value of the thing covered
overinsurance may lead to fraud by the insured
broadly : excessive insurance (as from needlessly duplicative coverage)

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“Overinsurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/overinsurance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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