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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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It puts software, consumer services, property and casualty insurance, finance, health insurance, asset managers and media in this field.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

If you have been following property and casualty insurance in the past few years…

From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026

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

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 Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

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