definition of an additional insured
Naming the indemnitee as additional insured reinforces the risk transfer. accomplished in the indemnity agreements by providing the additional insured with direct rights. under the named insuredâs policy. An additional insured is given rights under the insuredâs policy by virtue of the additional insured. endorsement. The named insured extends protection to the additional insured under the terms and. conditions of the named insuredâs policy.