the insured
noun
law
: a person who has insurance : a person whose life, health, or property is insured
The insured must submit a report of damage to property within 90 days.
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Both term and whole life insurance policies include a terminal illness rider for free, allowing for an advanced death benefit if the insured is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s compared to the insured losses from the Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022 that was estimated in excess of $50 billion.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2024
Some will file a claim with the delivery company for the insured value of the package, then use the proceeds to make a refund.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024
If no one won the insured prize, Kolenda and the company would keep the premium, officials said.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2024
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s compared to the insured losses from the Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022 that was estimated in excess of $50 billion.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2024
Some will file a claim with the delivery company for the insured value of the package, then use the proceeds to make a refund.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024
If no one won the insured prize, Kolenda and the company would keep the premium, officials said.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2024
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“The insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20insured. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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