accident insurance

noun

1. insurance providing for loss resulting from accidental bodily injury.

accident insurance

noun

1. insurance providing compensation for accidental injury or death

Word History and Origins

Origin of accident insurance¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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.

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The company which I represent has been transacting accident insurance in this country for fifty years.

From Project Gutenberg

We have written, I presume, millions of policies of accident insurance upon persons engaged in industrial occupation.

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Yes, unless you carry extra accident insurance, put in Pryors companion.

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Money or benefits received from life or accident insurance companies, organized under the Act of July 1, 1893, are exempt.

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Proceeds or avails of all life and accident insurance shall be exempt from all liability for any debt.

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