Insurance Term
Assignment
The transfer of legal rights or ownership of a policy from one party to another.
Detailed Explanation
In life insurance, a policyowner can assign the policy to a bank as collateral for a loan (Collateral Assignment) or transfer total ownership to another person (Absolute Assignment).
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