Home insurance glossary

Master Policy

An insurance policy purchased by a condo or homeowners association for property or liability interests described in that policy.

Last updated: August 11, 2026Informational guidance

Plain-English meaning

An insurance policy purchased by a condo or homeowners association for property or liability interests described in that policy.

Why it matters

Its boundary determines which building parts the association or unit owner may need to insure.

Where you may see it

Association certificates, declarations, bylaws, resale packages, and loss-assessment notices.

What to verify

Property boundary, deductible, exclusions, unit-owner responsibility, valuation, and current effective dates.

Do not confuse it with

An HO-6 unit policy, which protects the individual unit owner's interests.

For policy-specific meaning, read the definition and related provision in the issued policy.