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In simple words, the primary objective of a letter of indemnity is to make sure that both parties involved in a contract meet all the requirements so as to avoid losses to both the parties involved in a transaction.

A letter of indemnity (LOI) is a legal agreement that renders one or both parties to a contract harmless by some third party in the event of a delinquency or breach by the contracted parties. In other words, the party or parties are indemnified against a possible loss by some third party, such as an insurance company.

The most common example of indemnity in the financial sense is an insurance contract. For instance, in the case of home insurance, homeowners pay insurance to an insurance company in return for the homeowners being indemnified if the worst were to happen.

With an indemnity plan (sometimes called fee-for-service), you can use any medical provider (such as a doctor and hospital). You or the provider sends the bill to the insurance company, which pays part of it. Usually, you have a deductible—such as $200—to pay each year before the insurer starts paying.

In a business transaction, a letter of indemnity (LOI) is a contractual document guaranteeing that specific provisions will be met between two parties in the event of a mishap leading to financial loss or damage to goods. An LOI is drafted by third-party institutions such as banks or insurance companies.