Insurance (Noun)
Meaning 1
Protection against future loss.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She took out a life insurance policy to ensure that her family would be financially stable if something were to happen to her.
- He purchased flood insurance for his home because it was located in a high-risk area.
- The driver had no insurance and was unable to pay for the damages to the other car.
- Travel insurance can provide protection against unexpected trip cancellations or interruptions.
- The company's insurance policy covered the costs of rebuilding after the fire.