The Puerto Rico courts have continued to recognize that the duty to defend is separate and distinct from the duty to indemnify. For the insured, this means that you may be entitled to a defense even if in the end the policy may likely not cover the outcome. For an insurer, this means that just because a duty to defend has been triggered, it does not mean it is on the hook for any outcome. Whether you are a policyholder, or an insurer, know your rights.