underinsured
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The initiative contradicts Uber’s own recent legislative victory—Senate Bill 371, which reduced Uber’s required insurance coverage for passengers injured by uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million to $60,000 per person and $300,000 per incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
"I know that I'm way better off than a lot of people who were underinsured."
From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026
Trauss said many fire victims are underinsured and currently deciding whether it’s financially possible to rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
In some cases, people are underinsured, meaning their policy does not cover enough when claims arise, leaving them with large expenses.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
About 18% of drivers were underinsured in 2023, up from 10.6% in 2017, according to estimates from the Insurance Research Council, an organization supported by the insurance industry.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
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