: The ERGO NEXT Glossary notes that while the policyholder owns and manages the policy, the insured is the one the coverage actually applies to. Often they are the same, but not always.
: This is the person or entity explicitly listed on the policy's declarations page. They typically own the policy, pay the premiums, and have the authority to make changes. definition of insured
: In policies with multiple named insureds, the first one listed acts as the primary contact. They are responsible for managing the policy and speaking for all other scheduled insureds. : The ERGO NEXT Glossary notes that while
Insurance policies often distinguish between different levels of coverage and responsibility: They typically own the policy, pay the premiums,
: These are parties added to a policy—such as a landlord or a client—to extend limited coverage to them for specific situations.