What is the difference between loss payee and first loss payee?

A loss payee is an entity that is entitled to receive insurance proceeds directly in the event of a loss, typically to protect their financial interest in the insured property. A first loss payee, on the other hand, is prioritized to receive payment up to a specified amount before any other claims are settled. Essentially, while both have rights to claim insurance payouts, the first loss payee has a preferred status that guarantees they are compensated first, up to their limit, before other loss payees.