Key man insurance

Life insurance owned by a business entity on the life of a key individual that will, in the event of his or her death, offset a loss in earnings and provide the funds necessary to find, hire, and develop a replacement. It is designed to offset losses resulting from the death of a key person, such as reduced sales, interruption of a vital research project, flow of production, or an impaired credit standing.

Key Person Insurance

Insurance designed to protect a business institution against the loss of income resulting from the death or disability of a key employee.
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A policy that protects a firm from loss caused by the death or disability of a ‘key person’ within the company.