Policy Terms
Peril
A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as fire, theft, or windstorm.
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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