insurance coverage
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Definition
Noun: The total amount and type of protection provided by an insurance policy. It specifies what risks are protected against and the maximum amount the insurer will pay for a covered loss.
Usage
"Insurance coverage" is a non-count noun used to describe the scope and limits of an insurance contract. It answers the questions "What is insured?" and "For how much?".
Examples
- Before renting the car, he checked his auto insurance coverage to see if it was included.
- The new health plan offers broader insurance coverage for mental health services.
- It is important to review your insurance coverage annually to ensure it meets your needs.
Advanced Usage
- "Adequate/inadequate insurance coverage": Describes whether the protection is sufficient or insufficient for potential risks.
- Many homeowners discovered they had inadequate insurance coverage after the flood.
- "To have insurance coverage for [something]": Specifies the particular risk that is protected.
- Does your policy have insurance coverage for theft while traveling?
Variants and Related Words
- Coverage (n.): Often used interchangeably with "insurance coverage" in context.
- My dental coverage is very good.
- Insured (n.): The person or entity protected by the insurance coverage.
- Policy (n.): The formal written contract that details the insurance coverage.
Synonyms
- Protection
- Indemnity
- Security
Related Phrases
- "Gap in coverage": A specific risk or situation that is not included in the insurance coverage.
- Not covering water damage was a significant gap in his coverage.
- "Scope of coverage": The specific range and terms of what is protected.
- The lawyer carefully explained the scope of coverage in the contract.
Noun
- the total amount and type of insurance carried