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life insurance

American

noun

insurance providing for payment of a sum of money to a named beneficiary upon the death of the policyholder or to the policyholder if still living after reaching a specified age.

life insurance British

noun

another name for life assurance

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Etymology

Origin of life insurance

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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“There will be almost no impact on the life insurance industry,” Kett wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Hybrid policies combine life insurance with a long-term care rider or use an annuity structure to provide care benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We analyzed term life insurance companies to find the best options based on cost, coverage and complaints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Digital life insurance platform Ethos Technologies is down 46% from its May 7 peak, but technicals suggest a 36% gain to $24 by Q3.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

From these he produced the first calculations of life expectancy for different age groups, and so the first reliable figures which could provide a basis for pricing life insurance.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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