Definition: Insurance, in the context of the transfer of risk, refers to a system or arrangement whereby one party agrees to assume all or part of their own risk by obtaining insurance protection on behalf of the other party. This type of contract typically involves mutual promises that parties are obligated to share loss and damages. In simpler terms, if you have an umbrella for the rainy season and someone gets hit by a car while crossing the road, you might want your umbrella company to cover some or all of the damage from the driver who hit you because you were under the umbrella. The insurance industry uses this concept in various forms like homeowners insurance, automobile insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. The word "insurance can be transferred" means that the terms of the insurance contract (like limits, deductibles, premiums) will not apply if one party has transferred their coverage to another person as long as they have made a valid transfer document such as an insurance policy or deed. This concept is used in both contracts and in legal transactions to ensure that when parties agree on a mutual agreement, it's enforced by the court.