Primary and Noncontributory

Primary and noncontributory is contract language asking your policy to respond first (primary) and without seeking contribution from the other party's insurance (noncontributory) for a covered claim.

How it shows up

It typically requires a specific endorsement and commonly appears alongside additional insured requirements in client and vendor contracts. Whether your policy provides it is worth confirming.

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