The insured’s inability to continue working for a period following accidental injury or sickness. Most personal accident policies provide a weekly/monthly benefit for a total or partial disablement for the duration of the disablement up to a maximum period, e.g 104 weeks in the case of accident.
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UK: Inability to follow one’s occupation in whole or in part for a limited period, for which benefits may be payable under a Personal accident insurance.