on risk

adjective

Of a policyholder, covered by a particular insurance policy or insurer at a specific point in time.

“Mr Smith was on risk with us on the day of the accident, so the policy should pay out.”

Meanings

adjectiveon risk (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebusinessOf a policyholder, covered by a particular insurance policy or insurer at a specific point in time.

    Mr Smith was on risk with us on the day of the accident, so the policy should pay out.

    1 more example

    We would expect you to be on risk with your buildings insurance at the point the purchase is completed.

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APA

on risk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20risk

MLA

“on risk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20risk. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on risk,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20risk.

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