subrogation

British

/ ˌsʌbrəˈɡeɪʃən /

noun

law the substitution of one person or thing for another, esp the placing of a surety who has paid the debt in the place of the creditor, entitling him to payment from the original debtor

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State officials say California has a stake in the trading of fire-related subrogation claims, which was previously reported by Bloomberg, because of the potential effect on the state’s wildfire fund.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025

The investors are aiming to buy so-called subrogation claims from insurance companies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025

Rawlings boasts on its website that he literally wrote the book on subrogation law and has “an unbeaten record of recovering more money for health plans than any of our competitors”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2018

But he and other practitioners of health care subrogation say it reduces health insurance costs, allowing lower premiums for all employees.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2018

“Or a first mortgage on good property, with subrogation of the wife's rights.”

From Other People's Money by Émile Gaboriau

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