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Indemnity

An indemnity is a promise by one party to reimburse the other for specified losses, usually arising from third-party claims. It can give broader and more certain recovery than a claim for damages.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

In more detail

Indemnities should be carefully limited — to particular risks, and often to a cap — because they can expose the indemnifying party to large liabilities.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.