Perils are the specific causes of loss that insurance policies cover. Common perils include fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, theft, and vandalism.
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Peril
Peril is defined as: A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as fire, theft, or windstorm.
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