insure (someone or something) with (something)
To buy insurance for someone or something from a particular company (named after "with"). I insured my new car with Smith Insurance after my parents suggested it. I know you guys got several quotes, so who did you end up insuring the house with? My work isn't all that interesting—massive companies insure their boilers and heaters with us.
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.
insure someone or something (against something) (for something)
to provide insurance for someone or something against certain perils up to a certain amount of money. I insured my wife against accidental death for $100,000. We insured the car for its current value against all losses.
insure someone or something with something
to provide insurance for someone or something from a specific company. I insured Amy with a fine old insurance company. We insured the car with Acme Insurance in Adamsville.
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