Which term denotes the party who benefits from protection against liability under an indemnity contract?

• A. Indemnitor
• B. Beneficiary
• C. Indemnitee
• D. Named Insured

Answer: (C)

The main idea is who is protected by an indemnity agreement. In such contracts, one party (the indemnitor) promises to shield the other party from losses or claims, so the party being protected is the indemnitee. The indemnitee benefits from the indemnity by having coverage for liability that arises under the contract, often including defense costs and settlements.

• The indemnitor is the one who provides the protection, not the beneficiary.

• The term beneficiary is broader and not the standard designation used in this specific context.

• The named insured is the party covered by an insurance policy, which is a separate concept from an indemnity agreement's protection.

For example, in a contract where a supplier agrees to indemnify a retailer for any third-party claims arising from the supplier’s products, the retailer is the indemnitee.