What are indemnity payments?

What are indemnity payments?

Indemnity Payments — (1) The losses paid or expected to be paid directly to an insured by an insurer for first-party (e.g., property) coverages or on behalf of an insured for third-party (e.g., liability) coverages. (2) Payments made by the indemnitor under a hold harmless clause on behalf of the indemnitee.