(ほけん)(がいしゃ)

ほけんがいしゃ
noun
insurance company
1. insurance company; insurer
A company that provides insurance products including life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, and property insurance.
保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)連絡(れんらく)する。
To contact the insurance company.
事故(じこ)(あと)保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)(とど)()た。
After the accident, I filed a report with the insurance company.
複数(ふくすう)保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)見積(みつ)もりを(くら)べてから()めた。
I compared quotes from several insurance companies before deciding.

A compound of 保険(ほけん) (insurance) and 会社(がいしゃ) (company). Insurance is a significant industry in Japan, and dealings with insurance companies are a common part of adult life — from car accidents and health matters to life insurance and home insurance.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)加入(かにゅう)する: to sign up with an insurance company
  • 保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)請求(せいきゅう)する: to file a claim with an insurance company
  • 保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)()()わせる: to inquire with an insurance company
  • 保険(ほけん)会社(がいしゃ)担当者(たんとうしゃ): insurance company representative

TYPES OF INSURANCE:

  • 生命(せいめい)保険(ほけん): life insurance
  • 自動車(じどうしゃ)保険(ほけん): auto insurance
  • 火災(かさい)保険(ほけん): fire insurance
  • 医療(いりょう)保険(ほけん): medical insurance
  • 損害(そんがい)保険(ほけん): property/casualty insurance