What is meant by "recovered property" or the right of salvage?

The concept of "recovered property" or the right of salvage refers to the right an insurer has to reclaim or recover property after it has compensated the insured for a loss. When a claim is paid, the insurer takes on ownership of the damaged property, which may still hold some value. This means that if the insured property is later found or restored, the insurer may reclaim it to mitigate their losses.

In other words, the insurer generally has a financial interest in any property that has been deemed a total loss and for which they have issued a payment. By reclaiming the property, the insurer can potentially sell it, reducing the net loss they incurred when they paid the claim. This principle helps maintain fairness in insurance practices, ensuring that not only are insured parties compensated for their loss, but also that insurers can recover some financial ground from claims paid out.