noninsurance
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a word derived from
insurance.
insurancenounthe act, system, or business of insuring property, life, one's person, etc., against loss or harm arising in specified contingencies, as fire, accident, death, disablement, or the like, in consideration of a payment proportionate to the risk involved.
Example Sentences
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Markel didn’t help itself with a disappointing first-quarter profit report in late April that reflected weakness at the noninsurance businesses—a grab bag of about two dozen companies.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
In 2018, he was put in charge of all of Berkshire’s noninsurance businesses, ranging from candy to footwear to building materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
Greg Abel, who currently runs many of Berkshire’s noninsurance operations, drew more attention from investors eager to hear from the conglomerate’s future C.E.O.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2023
Abel already oversees all of Berkshire’s noninsurance businesses.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2023
Abel already oversees all of Berkshire’s noninsurance businesses, and Buffett has said that he will one day take over as CEO as part of the company’s succession plan.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2022