When is a ‘named insured’ singular or plural?

Coverage in many cases often turns on how clearly terms are defined in the insurance policy.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | February 08, 2018 at 02:00 AM

Many automobile insurance policies cover the "named insured," but the term often causes confusion. It may not be well defined or it may not be clear to the policyholder.

What happens when the term is ambiguous and the policyholder has a claim? Is there coverage?

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