Definitions for reinsure

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reinsure re·in·sure

Spelling: [ree-in-shoo r, -shur]

IPA: /ˌri ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr/

Reinsure is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 156 anagrams from letters in reinsure (eeinrrsu).

Definitions for reinsure

verb (used with object)

1. to insure again.
2. Insurance. to insure under a contract by which a first insurer is relieved of part or all of the risk, which devolves upon another insurer.

Origin of reinsure

First recorded in 1745-55; re- + insure

Examples for reinsure

There is a class of optimists ready to reinsure an “overdue” ship at a heavy premium.

It has tried to undercut, has been badly hit by a long series of small fires, and it hasn't been able to reinsure.