definition of
insurance

[1] #1 insurance n. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company. wn

[2] #2 insurance n. [policy, insurance policy] written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy". wn

[3] #3 insurance n. [indemnity] protection against future loss. wn