self-insure


self-in·sur·ance

(sĕlf′ĭn-sho͝or′əns)n. Insurance of oneself or one's possessions against possible loss by regularly setting aside funds.
self′-in·sure′ v.self′-in·sured′ adj.self′-in·sur′er n.

self′-insure′



v.t. -insured, -insuring. to protect (one's property or interests) by means of self-insurance. [1930–35] self′-insur′er, n.