life insurance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of life insurance
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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While it’s often the most affordable type of life insurance relative to the payout, premiums can increase significantly for smokers or those with health conditions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
My brothers and I are willing to split the cost of life insurance for her, if we can find a policy that would insure her.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Any type of life insurance is, for the most part, a long-term commitment.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Generali has been gradually rebalancing its portfolio to expand its property-and-casualty franchise and fee-based asset management activities, while reshaping its life insurance segment toward capital-light products such as unit-linked, protection and health.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
I have no idea what life insurance is, but apparently old people need it, because that's who's always on those commercials.
From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds
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