accident insurance

noun

: insurance against loss through accidental bodily injury to the insured

Examples of accident insurance in a Sentence

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Premiums for accident insurance, for example, can range from $6 to $20 monthly per employee for basic coverage, according to UnitedHealthcare. Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Annual fee $0 Notable perks This card comes with Mastercard ID Theft Protection (enrollment required), travel accident insurance and primary rental car coverage. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 Other coverages include travel accident insurance, trip cancellation and interruption, and rental car insurance (primary coverage in the U.S. except for New York residents). Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 July 2024 Eligible purchases qualify for protections such as travel accident insurance and extended warranty protection*. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for accident insurance 

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 14 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

accident insurance

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