key person insurance

noun

An insurance policy taken out by a business to compensate that business for financial losses that would arise from the death or extended incapacity of an important member of the business.

Meanings

nounkey person insurance (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebusinessAn insurance policy taken out by a business to compensate that business for financial losses that would arise from the death or extended incapacity of an important member of the business.

    Synonyms: key man insurance

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn insurance policy taken out by a business to compensate that business for financial losses that would arise from the death or extended incapacity of an important member of the business.

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APA

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Chicago

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