accident insurance

noun

1. insurance providing for loss resulting from accidental bodily injury.

accident insurance

noun

1. insurance providing compensation for accidental injury or death

Word History and Origins

Origin of accident insurance¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

The government could initially provide gig workers with state-funded medical and accident insurance and a mechanism to address complaints, one official said, while a setting mechanism for employers' contributions to the fund.

From Reuters

Drivers would also receive healthcare stipends, occupational accident insurance and paid sick time.

From Reuters

However, the win came with some concessions and companies were required to offer workers some benefits, including healthcare and accident insurance.

From BBC

I was horrified to learn in an online drivers' group that I'd unwittingly gone the first two months with zero accident insurance because my carrier didn't cover me while I was on the job.

From Salon

In California, Proposition 22 promised that workers would get health care benefits, a minimum earnings guarantee, and occupational accident insurance, although workers have claimed that none of those have panned out as promised.

From Slate