It is said that releases and settlement agreements "use a thousand words when ten would do" and there is a good reason for that. This FindLaw article discusses "release of all claims" forms, including what they are and what rights you're giving up if you sign one.Colonial Life makes it easy for you to file a claim through our online system. Check out some quick tips to filing a claim as well as some education videos. I am in the process of a claim with their insurance. It's my first time in this situation and want to be sure I do this correctly. This form of a Release Agreement, Indemnity Agreement and Hold Harmless Agreement releases a party from certain specified liabilities. The basis for signing this document is that you are confirming that you are releasing the other party from all liability regarding the accident that occurred. Explore the importance of the "full and final release" clause in contracts, ensuring all claims are resolved for complete peace of mind. The rea- son these contracts often include indemnity clauses makes sense: one party (the indemnitee) won't agree to do some- thing—e.g.