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nonlife

nonlife

6.7
Insurance that protects homes, cars, or health rather than life
  • noun
  • /ˈnɒnˌlaɪf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : seguro no vida
  • The nonlife insurance market is growing rapidly.

Examples

  • Premiums for nonlife policies can vary depending on the type of coverage.

  • Many insurers offer both life and nonlife products to their customers.

  • The company expanded its nonlife portfolio to include home and auto insurance.

  • Many companies specialize in nonlife insurance policies.

  • The company specializes in nonlife insurance, providing coverage for homes and vehicles.

  • After reviewing the policy options, she decided to invest in nonlife insurance for her business.

  • Understanding nonlife insurance is essential for protecting assets against risks like fire or theft.

Synonyms

insurance
vsnonlife
∞ 2.0

A paid plan that protects you against loss, damage, illness, or death

focuses on risks other than life, covering property and casualty losses

Antonyms

life insurance
91 3.0

A plan that pays money to your family or other people you choose when you die

Surface Forms

nonlife singular
nonlives plural

Morphology

nonlife = life (transparent) = non + life

The noun is a straightforward nominal use of 'non-' + 'life' used as a shorthand for 'non-life (insurance)'.

Etymology

Nonlife as an insurance term is built from non- 'not' and life 'living', so it literally means 'not life'. It is used for property, casualty, and other risks that are not life insurance.