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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

How much is malpractice insurance for neurosurgeons by state?
Q. I need to know the average malpractice insurance for neurosurgeons in different states.I want to practice in a state where the insurance isn't so expensive.I live in NYC and here,the insurance is almost $1000.I prefer going to another city than giving all that money for the insurance.I never had any problem in my career and I don't need this type of insurance. Can you help me? PS. I am paid very well,but I don't like spending money on things that I don't need.
Asked by Leo - Wed Nov 4 01:39:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. There's no average. You can't average no retro date and no tail, with 30 years of prior coverage. But if you don't "need" this type of insurance, don't buy it. No hospital will actually allow you to use their operating room without it, anywhere, in the USA, but hey, if you don't NEED it, hey. As to where it's cheaper - Not in the state of NY. Generally, the states which limit tort (republican states) are more friendly to doctors. But your professional association, or professional magazines, should be giving you a list of cheaper states. I believe there are at least 45 of them, LOL.
Answered by mbrcatz - Wed Nov 4 09:27:33 2009

What is the best health insurance and life insurance policies?
Q. What is the best health insurance and life insurance policies? I am recently out of the military and need to purchase an individual health ins policy. However, I am not sure which ones are the best. I am a student, do they offer any good student policies? Also, is the SGLI to VGLI conversion a good change to make? If not, which is better term or whole life insurance policies?
Asked by charisse - Tue Sep 22 17:31:40 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Check out this site, if you want to find the best or the cheapest health insurance just in one minute, Here you can get free quotes from different health insurance companies in your area, its the best way to find an afforable health insurance with a reliable company. Best Wishes,
Answered by jong - Fri Sep 25 16:46:50 2009

What insurance do I need to supply a food product to a store?
Q. I have been told that i need different types of insurance to supply coffee/tea to a store. Somethings that have crossed my path are bonding, liability insurance. Can someone explain this to me please? any ideas to where i can also get this type of insurance from?
Asked by pissu_kolla - Thu Feb 23 14:14:24 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You need General Liability Insurance, including product liability insurance. This is to protect the store (and you) in case there is a problem with the food you provide, someone gets sick and sues you (or the store). If you have employees, you'll also need workers compesation in case one of your employees gets hurt while on the job. Not sure why you'd need bonding insurance unless the store is looking to protect itself against some breach of duty that you have ot supply them with product.
Answered by JeffyB - Thu Feb 23 14:20:34 2006

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