distinct coverage

[/dɪˈstɪŋkt ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: distinct coverages
cobertura distinta
1. Insurance or protective coverage that is clearly separate and differentiated from other coverage types, with defined boundaries and specific terms
The insurance policy provides distinct coverage for fire damage, theft, and natural disasters.
A apólice de seguro oferece cobertura distinta para danos causados por incêndio, roubo e desastres naturais.
2. A clearly identifiable area or scope of protection that does not overlap with other coverage areas
Each department received distinct coverage under the new health insurance plan.
Cada departamento recebeu cobertura distinta sob o novo plano de seguro de saúde.
3. In journalism or media, separate and focused reporting on a particular topic or event
The news network provided distinct coverage of the political election and the economic crisis.
A rede de notícias forneceu cobertura distinta sobre a eleição política e a crise econômica.
In both Brazilian and American insurance industries, 'distinct coverage' is a critical concept for policy clarity. Brazilian insurance documents (seguros) tend to emphasize clear separation of coverage types to comply with regulatory requirements from SUSEP (Superintendência de Seguros Privados). In the USA, this term is essential for consumer protection and proper disclosure of what is and isn't covered under a policy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
separate coveragespecific coveragedifferentiated coverageindividual coverageisolated coverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
overlapping coveragecombined coverageintegrated coverageunified coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura distinta
standard term used in insurance and media contexts
São Paulo
cobertura diferenciada
alternative phrasing commonly used in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura específica
variant used in insurance brokerages
Portugal
cobertura diferenciada
preferred term in Portuguese European insurance industry

Related Words

insurance policycoverage limitexclusion clausepremiumdeductiblebeneficiary

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
cover all bases
draw a line in the sand
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