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casualty insurance

American  

noun

  1. insurance providing coverage against accident and property damages, as automobile, theft, liability, and explosion insurance, but not including life insurance, fire insurance, or marine insurance.


Etymology

Origin of casualty insurance

First recorded in 1900–05

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Asset management and property and casualty insurance were also likely tailwinds, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

It would also give the well-regarded Evan Greenberg, Chubb’s CEO, another major property and casualty insurance platform.

From Barron's Dec. 13, 2025

That followed its decision in May 2023 to stop writing new business, homeowners and other personal property and casualty insurance in the state, with the exception of personal auto insurance.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2025

Last June, State Farm said it would stop accepting applications for all business and personal lines of property and casualty insurance, citing inflation, a challenging reinsurance market and “rapidly growing catastrophe exposure.”

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2024

On observation balloons, in time of war, no casualty insurance is available at any rate of premium.

From Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)

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