A clauseWords in a policy which describe certain specifications, limitations or modifications. in an insurance policyA written contract of insurance. that gives the insurerThe company providing the insurance coverage. the right to demand an appraisal on the damaged property. It gives both the insurerThe company providing the insurance coverage. and insuredThe entity (individual or otherwise) whose risk of financial loss from an insured peril is protected by the insurance policy. a means of settling disputes over the value of lost or damaged property.