insured

American  

[in-shoord, -shurd] / ɪnˈʃʊərd, -ˈʃɜrd /

noun

1. the person, group, or organization whose life or property is covered by an insurance policy.

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insured British  

/ -ˈʃɔːd, ɪnˈʃʊəd /

adjective

1. covered by insurance

   an insured risk

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noun

1. the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy

Other Word Forms

• uninsured adjective
• well-insured adjective

Etymology

Origin of insured

First recorded in 1675–85; insure + -ed ²

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Example Sentences

For the Crawfords, keeping their 7,000 square foot house insured has been a nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2008-09, the Fed extended extraordinary support beyond insured banks to investment banks, the commercial paper market, and insurance companies, such as AIG.

From Barron's

The bank has said the contents of security boxes are generally insured for €10,300 each.

From BBC

Delinquencies on Federal Housing Administration–insured loans surged 26% in the fourth quarter of 2025, leaving more than 1 million FHA mortgages past due by December.

From MarketWatch

The title company that insured the transaction also flagged the purchase.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• guaranteed
• protected