Insurance

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Related Terms 1.3 See Also 1.4 External Links

English

Noun

1. A means of indemnity upon ocurrence of a fortuitous event.

   The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.

2. The business of providing insurance.

   After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.

3. Any attempt to anticipate an unfavorable event.

   The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.

4. (blackjack) A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.

   I only take insurance if the count is right.

Related Terms

• automobile insurance
• broker
• fire insurance
• flood insurance
• health insurance
• insure
• insurer
• insurance agent
• insurange agency
• insurance policy
• insurance premium
• liability insurance
• life insurance
• reinsurance
• term life insurance
• unemployment insurance
• underwriter
• whole life insurance

See Also

• actuary
• annuity
• float
• workers' compensation

External Links

Insurance Quotes