A waiver of subrogation is a provision that prohibits an insurer from pursuing a third party to recover damages for covered losses. A waiver of subrogation means that an insurance company has a higher chance of paying out losses that it cannot recover itself.The right of subrogation belongs to the insurance company, not the insured. When you waive your right of subrogation, your business (and your insurance company) are prevented from seeking a share of any damages paid. A waiver of subrogation is an agreement where you waive the right for your insurance company to seek compensation from a negligent third party for their losses. A waiver of subrogation involves terminating an insurance company's right of subrogation. A waiver of subrogation is an insurance provision prohibiting a provider from using a third party to recover damages for losses they paid out. A waiver of subrogation rights is a contractual agreement where an insured waives the right of their insurer to "step into their shoes." The above is a straightforward and typical example of subrogation in the insurance context. You might be asked to sign a waiver if someone else's insurance company doesn't want to involve your insurance company in paying out a claim.