Definition of "Endorsement"

Amendment to the policy used to add or delete coverage. Also referred to as a "rider."

A written agreement that is attached to a policy to add or subtract specific insurance provisions.

A written agreement attached to an insurance policy to add or subtract coverage. Once attached, the endorsement takes precedence over the original terms of the policy.

This is were an amendment to a policy is reordered by the life insurance company by sending a document that is attached to the original plan and forms the basis of the new element to the agreement.