Definition of "Casualty"

Liability or loss resulting from an accident. Such liability or losses are covered under such policies as the following: business automobile policy (BAP), business property and liability insurance package, business owners policy (bop), casualty insurance, commercial general liability form (CGL), condominium insurance, homeowners insurance policy, personal automobile policy (pap), simplified commercial lines portfolio policy (sclp), tenants insurance, and workers compensation insurance.

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