fire insurance

American

noun

insurance covering any loss or damage caused by fire.

fire insurance British

noun

insurance covering damage or loss caused by fire or lightning

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Etymology

Origin of fire insurance

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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The Fair Plan, which offers basic fire insurance for homeowners who can’t get coverage elsewhere, is seeking a 35.8% rate increase to buoy its strained finances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Ameer also believes that fire insurance issues could be partly responsible for slowing sales in the area.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

While we get ulcers worrying about jobs, bills and whether or not our fire insurance will be revoked, they are throwing fits over who sits where in the car or why their T-shirt feels scratchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

The poll asked if insurance companies should be allowed to increase their rates for fire insurance if it enables them to offer coverage for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

Started on a shoestring in 1898 by a former slave, the life insurance company grew vigorously, spinning off a black-owned bank and a fire insurance company.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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