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insurance company; insurer
A company that provides insurance products including life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, and property insurance.
保険会社に連絡する。
To contact the insurance company.
事故の後、保険会社に届け出た。
After the accident, I filed a report with the insurance company.
複数の保険会社の見積もりを比べてから決めた。
I compared quotes from several insurance companies before deciding.
A compound of 保険 (insurance) and 会社 (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:
- 保険会社に加入する: to sign up with an insurance company
- 保険会社に請求する: to file a claim with an insurance company
- 保険会社に問い合わせる: to inquire with an insurance company
- 保険会社の担当者: insurance company representative
TYPES OF INSURANCE:
- 生命保険: life insurance
- 自動車保険: auto insurance
- 火災保険: fire insurance
- 医療保険: medical insurance
- 損害保険: property/casualty insurance