accident insurance

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noun

insurance providing for loss resulting from accidental bodily injury.

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Origin of accident insurance

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Words nearby accident insurance

accidental death benefit, accidentalism, accidentally, accidentally on purpose, accident boat, accident insurance, accidentology, accident-prone, accident proneness, accidie, accipiter

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How to use accident insurance in a sentence

Going forward, drivers and delivery people in California will be guaranteed a minimum earnings standard, health care contributions, accident insurance, increased safety protections and more.
After Prop 22’s passage, Uber is taking its lobbying effort global|Kirsten Korosec|November 5, 2020|TechCrunch
The company which I represent has been transacting accident insurance in this country for fifty years.
Proceedings, Third National Conference Workmen's Compensation for Industrial Accidents|Various
We have written, I presume, millions of policies of accident insurance upon persons engaged in industrial occupation.
Proceedings, Third National Conference Workmen's Compensation for Industrial Accidents|Various
Yes, unless you carry extra accident insurance, put in Pryors companion.
Bound to Succeed|Allen Chapman

Money or benefits received from life or accident insurance companies, organized under the Act of July 1, 1893, are exempt.
How to Collect a Doctor Bill|Frank P. Davis
Proceeds or avails of all life and accident insurance shall be exempt from all liability for any debt.
How to Collect a Doctor Bill|Frank P. Davis

British Dictionary definitions for accident insurance

accident insurance

noun

insurance providing compensation for accidental injury or death

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