The insured

The insured receives a contract, called the insurance policy, which details the conditions and circumstances under which the insurer will compensate

the insured. The amount of money charged by the insurer to the policyholder for the coverage set forth in the insurance policy is called the premium.

If the insured experiences a loss which is potentially covered by the insurance policy, the insured submits a claim to the insurer for processing

by a claims adjuster. The insurer may hedge its own risk by taking out reinsurance, whereby another insurance company agrees to carry some of the risks, especially if the primary insurer deems the risk too large for it to carry.