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.

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Etymology

Origin of casualty insurance

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

That meant these agents could write Transit Casualty insurance policies without even calling the home office for approval.

From Time Magazine Archive

The foundation began operations after the death in 1978 of Entrepreneur John D. MacArthur, sole stockholder of the Bankers Life and Casualty insurance company.

From Time Magazine Archive

Casualty insurance companies are said to be weary of being diverted from their regular business to become a mere fighting force in the Courts to prevent the injured or the dependents from getting any compensation.

From An Autobiography by Spence, Catherine Helen