insured

Protected by an agreement that pays for certain losses, damage, illness, or accidents.

• Is your car insured?
• The building is fully insured against fire.
• All insured items must be listed on the form.

How to use it: insured against something (The house is insured against fire.); insured for an amount (The painting is insured for ten thousand pounds.)

Similar words: covered

Opposites: uninsured

Common phrases: fully insured, insured vehicle, insured property

A person whose losses or costs are covered by an insurance agreement.

• The insured must report any accident.
• Payment will be made directly to the insured.
• The policy lists her husband as the named insured.

Similar words: insured person

Common phrases: the insured, named insured, insured person