accident insurance


noun

insurance providing for loss resulting from accidental bodily injury.

Origin of accident insurance

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example sentences from the Web for accident insurance

  • Ever since I have been a director in an accident-insurance company I have felt that I am a better man.

    Mark Twain's Speeches |Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for accident insurance

accident insurance

noun

insurance providing compensation for accidental injury or death