What does it mean to indemnify a client?

Indemnifying a client refers to the obligation of an insurer to restore the insured to the financial position they were in prior to a loss. This concept is fundamental to insurance as it ensures that policyholders are compensated for covered losses, allowing them to recover and continue without suffering an economic setback. Thus, when a client is indemnified, the insurer pays out benefits or claims to cover the damages or losses incurred, effectively making the client "whole" again.

This principle serves as a cornerstone of risk management and insurance, aiming to provide peace of mind to policyholders by ensuring that they will not face financial ruin due to unforeseen events. It is not about charging clients for losses, denying claims, or cancelling policies, which are unrelated to the fundamental nature of indemnity in insurance.