Noun

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Singular insurance

Plural usually uncountable; plural insurances

insurance (usually uncountable; plural insurances)

  1. A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain 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. Metaphoric: 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.
  5. (countable) An insurance policy
    • 2009 February 18, Cheryl Critchley, “Free child care for Victorian bushfire victims”, Herald Sun:
      "The children need to get back to some level of normalcy and their families can certainly use some respite to deal with things such as insurances, licences and other things they have lost," he said.

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Fri Feb 19 09:22:02 2010

Insurance, in law and economics, is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for a premium, and can be thought of as a guaranteed and known small loss to prevent a large, possibly devastating loss. An insurer is a company selling the insurance; an insured or policyholder is the person or entity buying the insurance. The insurance rate is a factor used to determine the amount to be charged for a certain amount of insurance coverage, called the premium. Risk management, the practice of appraising and controlling risk, has evolved as a discrete field of study and practice.

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Sun Mar 7 05:43:33 2010

What is the base minimum of insurance required in Colorado?
Q. I know that we need liability insurance, but is there a minimum on other types of insurance? Specifically, house insurance, RV insurance and boat insurance. Oh, and motorcycle insurance. Thanks.
Asked by Vinnie - Tue Dec 1 20:25:31 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Auto liability, and workers compensation. Any vehicle on a public roadway or public water is required to carry liability. Any employer is required to carry workers compensation. Besides that, everything is voluntary. So, there's no law that says you have to carry homeowners insurance. HOWEVER. If you want to borrow money to BUY that home, your LENDER will require it, and you'll agree to carry it, or you won't get the loan.
Answered by mbrcatz - Wed Dec 2 18:01:33 2009

What insurance is needed in Texas to host a non-profit fundraiser?
Q. I am in Galveston, TX and I am looking to host a large outdoor fundraiser for a non-profit organization. What type of insurance will I need to cover the event? Where can I look to find more details and how much does this insurance usually cost? Thanks!
Asked by Phil E - Sun Oct 14 11:54:38 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The non-profit organization should have a general liability policy, if they don't they need to get one. This policy can include events either within the policy or as a rider to the policy. The cost will be highly dependent upon the size of the organization, what they do, where they hold meetings and events, how often they hold meetings and events, and the size of those meetings and events. You can get a policy for as little as $200-$300 per year for small organizations up to over $10,000 for large organizations. You'll want to visit a local independent agent that deals with commercial policies.
Answered by Zarnev - Sun Oct 14 12:34:26 2007

What insurance coverage is critical for a business that has little to no customer traffic?
Q. When a business does most of its work online or in the clients location, what business insurance plans apply? Is liability insurance necessary for the office even if clients rarely come to the office?
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    Information covering the main insurance products people need.
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    Offers articles concerning various topics such as insurance fundamentals, domestic partners, and insurance considerations for the small business.
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