What does the term sublimit refer to in an insurance policy?

The term sublimit in an insurance policy refers to a specific limit set within the overall policy limit that applies to particular types of claims or categories of coverage. This means that while the overall policy may have a higher limit for a range of claims, there could be certain situations or types of losses for which the insurer will only pay up to a defined sublimit. For example, in a property insurance policy, there may be a sublimit for certain types of property, such as jewelry or fine art, that is lower than the overall limit of the policy. This allows insurers to manage risk and exposure more effectively, offering policyholders coverage while still limiting their liability for specific high-risk categories.