in|sur|ance

in|sur|ance
in|sur|ance «ihn SHUR uhns», noun.
1. the act or process of insuring property, person, or life. Fire insurance, burglary insurance, accident insurance, life insurance, and health insurance are some of the many kinds.
2. a) the business of insuring property, person, or life. b) the contract made between an insurance company and a person or group as set forth in a policy.
3. the amount of money for which a person or thing is insured: »

He has $10,000 life insurance, which his wife will receive if he dies first.

4. the amount of money paid for insurance; premium: »

His fire insurance is $300 a year.

5. any means of making certain, insuring, or protecting: »

A balanced diet is an insurance against malnutrition.

6. Sports. a score that insures a team's lead for the rest of the game.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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