insurance

assicurazione

Accordo per cui paghi un’azienda che copre certe spese in caso di malattia, danni o perdite.

In inglese semplice: An arrangement in which you pay a company that helps cover costs if you suffer damage, illness, or loss.

• My car insurance is expensive.
• Her insurance paid for the repairs.
• Does your travel insurance cover medical costs?

Come si usa: insurance against something (We bought insurance against theft.); insurance for something (Do you have insurance for your car?)

Sinonimi: coverage, cover

Espressioni comuni: car insurance, health insurance, travel insurance, insurance policy

settore assicurativo

Attività commerciale che offre protezione economica contro incidenti, malattie, danni o perdite.

In inglese semplice: The business of selling financial protection against accidents, illness, damage, or loss.

• She works in insurance.
• He left banking for a career in insurance.
• Several large companies dominate the insurance industry.

Espressioni comuni: work in insurance, insurance industry, insurance business, insurance sector