accident insurance

noun

: insurance against loss through accidental bodily injury to the insured

Examples of accident insurance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other benefits such as life insurance, accident insurance, outside training costs, and even college debt repayment should also be considered. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2024 Another is a new offer of portable occupational accident insurance, which is paid for in part by Wonolo, in part by the hiring company and in part by the worker. Lauren Hilgers, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023 There are no foreign transaction fees, and the card includes perks such as extended warranty protection, travel accident insurance and complimentary concierge service. Darren Murph, CNN Underscored, 2 Jan. 2021 In all, the government expects to collect about 3.9 billion baht in fees this year, Bloomberg reported, which will be used to provide health and accident insurance for tourists as well as develop local tourist attractions. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for accident insurance 

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of accident insurance was in 1851

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“Accident insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accident%20insurance. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

accident insurance

noun
: insurance against loss to the insured through accidental bodily injury
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