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Policy period

The dates coverage is in force. In claims-made insurance, both the claim and its reporting generally must fall within the policy period…

What is policy period?

The dates coverage is in force. In claims-made insurance, both the claim and its reporting generally must fall within the policy period (or its extended reporting period).

Why it matters

The twelve months your policy runs — and on claims-made coverage, the window in which claims must be made and reported. Renewal lapses break the chain and can strand prior work, so treat the renewal date as a hard deadline, not a suggestion.

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