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insurance

[in-shoor-uhns, -shur-] / ɪnˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr- /


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Weber says that, in his experience, mutual insurance companies’ consistent dividend payouts tend to make up for an expensive premium.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Many retirees pay out of pocket for health-related supplies that aren’t fully covered by insurance, some of which include incontinence products, wound-care materials and wearable monitoring devices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Not much different than it was in 1792, when 24 brokers established the precursor to the New York Stock Exchange, selling shares of shipping and insurance concerns to the city’s leading citizens.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

While insurance premiums increase for everyone to help cover the costs associated with fraud, those caught cheating the system could face criminal charges.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He wasn’t wasting a lot of time worrying about why these supposedly shrewd investment bankers were willing to sell him insurance so cheaply.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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