insure against (something)

insure against (something)

To protect someone or something against something. One policy can't insure against every issue you'll encounter with your business, you know. I understand that you've hired a lawyer. That doesn't insure against being sued, though. You mean I have to pay for these repairs? But I thought my policy with the electric company insured against these kinds of equipment breakdowns!
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insure against something

to guard or protect against something. You must insure against theft and fire. I will insure against all risks.
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