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Define: Coinsurance

Coinsurance

Coinsurance can be found in property insurance and in health insurance. This requires the policyholder to carry an amount of insurance specified by the policy in order to receive 100% full payment of a claim. Health insurance typically carries and 80/20 rule. Once the policyholder pays 20% of the covered losses, the company will pay the remaining 80%.