insured

noun

in·​sured in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce insured (audio)
-ˈshərd
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: a person whose life or property is insured

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An insured also must supply additional information in Form 8886, including the amounts paid to the captive which were treated as premiums and the identity of its owners. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 An insured is a person or entity engaged in business that enters into a contract with a captive, either directly or indirectly through an intermediary (such as by way of insurance) to purchase insurance that will be treated as such for federal income tax purposes. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

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1681, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insured was in 1681

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insured

noun
in·​sured
: a person whose life, physical well-being, or property is the subject of insurance

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