self-insure
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of self-insure
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
Companies choose to self-insure because it gives them more control over benefits and can lower costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
You could also self-insure by setting money aside annually for long-term care expenses.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2021
Other oil firms have tax-haven subsidiaries through which they self-insure their facilities.
From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2020
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