insured

noun

in·​sured in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce insured (audio)
-ˈshərd
: a person whose life or property is insured

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An Accenture study shows 49% of insureds want to speak with a human advisor when filing a claim. Kori Hale, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 An insured is a person or entity engaged in business that enters into a contract with a captive, either directly or indirectly through an intermediary (such as by way of insurance) to purchase insurance that will be treated as such for federal income tax purposes. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 Since the fires, insureds have been provided emergency rental housing funds that are set to expire in one more year. Susie Cagle, Curbed, 10 Oct. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of insured was in 1681

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insured. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

insured

noun
in·​sured
: a person whose life, physical well-being, or property is the subject of insurance

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