insurance

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noun

in·sur·ance in-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce insurance (audio)

-ˈshər-,

also

ˈin-ˌshu̇r- How to pronounce insurance (audio)

-ˌshər-

: coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril

: the business of insuring persons or property

: the sum for which something is insured

: a means of guaranteeing protection or safety

The contract is your insurance against price changes.

Frequent hand washing is good insurance against the common cold.

gambling : a side bet that a player in blackjack may place when the dealer's first faceup card is an ace

Note: An insurance bet can be up to half of a player's original bet. It wins at 2 to 1 odds if the dealer's cards add up to 21.

insurance

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adjective

: being a score that adds to a team's lead and makes it impossible for the opposing team to tie the game with its next score

an insurance run

Example Sentences

Noun insurance against theft or damage She has a job in insurance. I work for an insurance company.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Martin says inspectors should carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance in case they are found at fault.

Laura Daily, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Vision insurance does not cover any of these treatments.

Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Motor vehicle insurance went up by 1.3% in August on a monthly basis, matching its sharp rise in July, and was up 8.7% over the past year.

Gabriel T. Rubin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Von Harris, 52, and Demarkco Johnson, 28, were indicted Friday on multiple counts each of bribery and tampering with records, and one count of insurance fraud.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Such diagnostic codes provide the basis for determining which procedures, such as electrolysis or surgery, insurance will cover.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The share who lack health insurance fell by about two-thirds, mostly because of expansions of Medicaid and other government insurance.

Jason Deparle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The Astros added an insurance run in the eighth when McCormick drew a bases-loaded walk off José Marte.

Kristie Rieken, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 The fire insurance bill Richards paid monthly kept the threat front and center.

Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Buffett announced last year that vice chairman Greg Abel, who oversees Berkshire's energy, consumer and other non-insurance businesses, will eventually take over as Berkshire CEO.

Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 30 Apr. 2022 Currently, Abel is responsible for Berkshire’s two largest operating companies, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and BNSF Railroad, as well as an assortment of relatively smaller and successful non-insurance companies.

Laura Rittenhouse, Forbes, 5 May 2021 Further, the gradual improvement in the economic conditions will likely boost both the total premiums and the non-insurance revenues.

Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021 Buffett will be joined by Greg Abel, the company's vice chairman of non-insurance operations.

Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 9 Aug. 2021 All of Berkshire's non-insurance businesses reported $7.25 billion in operating earnings, up from $5.69 billion a year ago.

Josh Funk, ajc, 6 Nov. 2021 Here Vice Chairman Greg Abel, who is in charge of the company’s non-insurance businesses, was a breath of fresh air.

Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 5 May 2021 In 2018, Abel was named vice chairman and put in charge of the company's non-insurance businesses.

CBS News, 3 May 2021 Abel, who previously led Berkshire’s sprawling energy empire, was picked to oversee all the non-insurance businesses, while Jain ran the insurers.

Warren Buffett, Fortune, 3 May 2021 See More

Legal Definition

insurance

noun

in·sur·ance in-ˈshu̇r-əns, ˈin-ˌshu̇r- How to pronounce insurance (audio)

: the action, process, or means of insuring or the state of being insured usually against loss or damage by a contingent event (as death, fire, accident, or sickness)

: the business of insuring persons or property

: coverage by contract whereby for an agreed payment one party agrees to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril

: the principles and practice of the business of insuring

: the sum for which something is insured

单词	insurance
释义	insurance 1 of 2 noun in·sur·ance in-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s -ˈshər-, also ˈin-ˌshu̇r- -ˌshər- 1 a : coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril b : the business of insuring persons or property c : the sum for which something is insured 2 : a means of guaranteeing protection or safety The contract is your insurance against price changes. Frequent hand washing is good insurance against the common cold. 3 gambling : a side bet that a player in blackjack may place when the dealer's first faceup card is an ace Note: An insurance bet can be up to half of a player's original bet. It wins at 2 to 1 odds if the dealer's cards add up to 21. insurance 2 of 2 adjective : being a score that adds to a team's lead and makes it impossible for the opposing team to tie the game with its next score an insurance run Example Sentences Noun insurance against theft or damage She has a job in insurance. I work for an insurance company. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Martin says inspectors should carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance in case they are found at fault. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Vision insurance does not cover any of these treatments. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Motor vehicle insurance went up by 1.3% in August on a monthly basis, matching its sharp rise in July, and was up 8.7% over the past year. Gabriel T. Rubin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Von Harris, 52, and Demarkco Johnson, 28, were indicted Friday on multiple counts each of bribery and tampering with records, and one count of insurance fraud. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Such diagnostic codes provide the basis for determining which procedures, such as electrolysis or surgery, insurance will cover. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The share who lack health insurance fell by about two-thirds, mostly because of expansions of Medicaid and other government insurance. Jason Deparle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The Astros added an insurance run in the eighth when McCormick drew a bases-loaded walk off José Marte. Kristie Rieken, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 The fire insurance bill Richards paid monthly kept the threat front and center. Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 Adjective Buffett announced last year that vice chairman Greg Abel, who oversees Berkshire's energy, consumer and other non-insurance businesses, will eventually take over as Berkshire CEO. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 30 Apr. 2022 Currently, Abel is responsible for Berkshire’s two largest operating companies, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and BNSF Railroad, as well as an assortment of relatively smaller and successful non-insurance companies. Laura Rittenhouse, Forbes, 5 May 2021 Further, the gradual improvement in the economic conditions will likely boost both the total premiums and the non-insurance revenues. Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021 Buffett will be joined by Greg Abel, the company's vice chairman of non-insurance operations. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 9 Aug. 2021 All of Berkshire's non-insurance businesses reported $7.25 billion in operating earnings, up from $5.69 billion a year ago. Josh Funk, ajc, 6 Nov. 2021 Here Vice Chairman Greg Abel, who is in charge of the company’s non-insurance businesses, was a breath of fresh air. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 5 May 2021 In 2018, Abel was named vice chairman and put in charge of the company's non-insurance businesses. CBS News, 3 May 2021 Abel, who previously led Berkshire’s sprawling energy empire, was picked to oversee all the non-insurance businesses, while Jain ran the insurers. Warren Buffett, Fortune, 3 May 2021 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Adjective 1954, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing insurance accident insurance homeowner's insurance insurance agent insurance broker property damage insurance life insurance insurance policy unemployment insurance title insurance term insurance whole life insurance workmen's compensation insurance insurance adjuster health insurance social insurance self-insurance take out insurance on See More accident insurance homeowner's insurance insurance agent insurance broker property damage insurance life insurance insurance policy unemployment insurance title insurance term insurance whole life insurance workmen's compensation insurance insurance adjuster health insurance social insurance self-insurance take out insurance on See More Kids Definition insurance noun in·sur·ance in-ˈshu̇r-əns 1 : an agreement by which a person pays a company and the company promises to pay money if the person becomes injured or dies or to pay for the value of property lost or damaged 2 : the amount for which something is insured 3 : the business of insuring persons or property Legal Definition insurance noun in·sur·ance in-ˈshu̇r-əns, ˈin-ˌshu̇r- 1 : the action, process, or means of insuring or the state of being insured usually against loss or damage by a contingent event (as death, fire, accident, or sickness) 2 a : the business of insuring persons or property b : coverage by contract whereby for an agreed payment one party agrees to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril c : the principles and practice of the business of insuring 3 : the sum for which something is insured insurance noun 1 as in preventive something providing certainty that a specified outcome will or will not occur Having two people do this job serves as insurance against accidents. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance preventive preventative defense protection safeguard precaution shield armor palladium lock refuge shelter guardianship guard cover fail-safe wall ward caution asylum screen retreat aegis harbor invincibleness haven invulnerableness invulnerability inviolability impregnableness egis inviolableness invincibility impregnability Antonyms & Near Antonyms risk hazard threat instability liability precariousness exposure vulnerability susceptibility openness vulnerableness harm's way violability susceptibleness See More 2 as in contract a formal contract promising payment if injury, damage, or loss occurs They purchased their home and car insurance through the same company. Synonyms & Similar Words contract security guarantee deal bond deposit assurance warranty indemnity guaranty surety seal compact compensation treaty damages covenant bargain oath reimbursement vow pledge adjustment indemnification pawn accord pact convention recoupment remuneration reparation restitution bail settlement repayment satisfaction redress recompense concordat refund atonement amends expiation word punitive damages troth quittance solatium punishment reprisal(s) retaliation requital
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