Insurance Glossary
Salvage
What is salvage?
Salvage is what's left of an insured item after a total loss, such as a written-off car. Once the insurer pays out, the salvage usually becomes theirs to sell.
Example
After the write-off payout, the salvage of the car belonged to the insurer.
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