👉 The term "consigner" is a legal term used in the context of insurance contracts. It refers to the person who pays for an insured's liability or damages while they are on the policyholder's behalf. In many types of insurance, the insurer will be responsible for covering any losses that result from the actions taken by the insured under their own control. In a consigned contract, the consigner is usually the one who agrees to take over the responsibility of the insured and make payments for the