Forsikret

Forsikret is a Danish term used in the context of insurance to denote the person, organization, or object that is covered by a policy. The insured has rights under the contract, including compensation for losses within the policy’s scope and according to its terms.

Distinction from policyholder: The policyholder, or forsikringstaker, is the person who takes out the policy and pays the premiums. The insured and the policyholder can be the same person, but they can also be different entities—for example a company insuring a property that belongs to someone else.

Usage and forms: Forsikret can function as an adjective or as a participle. The common construction den forsikrede refers to the insured person, while den forsikrede genstand refers to the insured object (such as a car or building). In life or health insurance, the den forsikrede is the person whose life or health is protected; in property or liability insurance, it may be the asset or liability covered.

Legal and practical implications: The insured typically must disclose relevant information, avoid misrepresentation, report losses promptly, and cooperate in handling claims. The contract defines coverage, deductibles, limits, and exclusions.

Etymology and related terms: The term derives from forsikre, meaning to insure, with the past participle suffix -et. Related Danish terms include forsikring (insurance) and forsikringstaker (policyholder).