Meaning & use

sublimits

noun·Academic

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limits placed within a larger overall limit, especially caps on coverage for a specific category of loss in an insurance policy

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The policy's sublimits capped jewelry coverage at $2,000, far below the overall limit.

Business owners should check for hidden sublimits before assuming they have full coverage.

A note on using this word

A term mainly used in insurance to describe caps that apply to specific items within a broader policy limit.

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