What does it mean to be added as additional insured?
In an insurance policy, an additional insured refers to anyone other than the policyholder who is covered by an insurance policy. Coverage might be limited to a single event or it could last for the policy's lifetime.
What is the benefit of being added as additional insured?
The main benefit of an additional insured endorsement is that it will reduce the impact of the policy owner's loss history since the additional insured status serves to make sure that the financial responsibility of the claim is placed on the policy of the party that is most likely to be responsible for the claim.