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Hold harmless / indemnification

A contract promise to cover another party’s losses from claims connected to your work. Indemnities shift risk on paper; insurance is what…

What is hold harmless / indemnification?

A contract promise to cover another party’s losses from claims connected to your work. Indemnities shift risk on paper; insurance is what funds the promise. Have both reviewed together.

Why it matters

These contract clauses shift liability between parties before any claim exists — and they can silently take on risk your policy never priced. Have contracts with broad indemnification reviewed, and check whether your policy’s contractual liability language matches what you signed.

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