Subrogation

All glossary terms

Subrogation is the insurer's right, after paying a claim, to pursue the third party that caused the loss to recover what it paid. It prevents the insured from collecting twice and shifts the cost to the responsible party.

From Insurance Terms and Related Concepts, Claims, disputes, and shared responsibility

The insurer's right, after paying a claim, to step into the insured's shoes and pursue recovery from a third party responsible for the loss.

From Policy Provisions and Contract Law, C. Conditions