self-insure

American  

[self-in-shoor, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈʃʊər, ˌsɛlf- /

verb (used with object)

self-insured, self-insuring

1. to subject (one's property or interests) to self-insurance.

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verb (used without object)

self-insured, self-insuring

1. to insure with self-insurance.

Etymology

Origin of self-insure

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She says more and more people are looking to self-insure their pets, but warned it requires "quite a lot of discipline" and that it is not the norm.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

This isn’t crazy money for them, even if they self-insure the cost of someone winning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Cava will renew its health coverage in August, and executives are considering whether to self-insure, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"A lot of these shadow vessels will be able to self-insure or they will be able to be insured by Russian P&I", he added, referring to protection and indemnity insurance.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2022

You could also self-insure by setting money aside annually for long-term care expenses.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2021