I was insured

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I was insured" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to having insurance coverage at a specific time in the past. Example: "When I traveled abroad last year, I was insured against any potential medical emergencies."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

"I knew that if they didn't find the money from Old Naples Securities, I was insured through S.I.P.C.," Mr. Heebner recalled.

The New York Times

(I was insured when I was self-employed, but that coverage wasn't great).

Huffington Post

I was insured through the University, so, following their protocol, I went to their "Doctors", and the Doc recommended I travel home (I was an out of state student) and see my Primary Care Physician.

Huffington Post

Michelle in Phoenix, AZ: In regard to the statement Dr. Sanjay Gupta made if the American people of this country would rather be in Canada or in the US awaiting a specific heart procedure, would that be if I was Insured or Uninsured?

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

I made up some story about how it was insured and I needed three forms of I.D. bullshit like that.

Vice

The most reported reasons for not switching were: 'I'm insured with the same insurer for years' and; 'I'm satisfied with the coverage of the package offered'; 'I'm satisfied with the service of my health insurer' and; 'The coverage of the complementary insurance'.

BMC Health Services Research

I'm insured.

The Guardian - Opinion

"If not, I'm insured," Ms. Roberts said.

The New York Times

Or perhaps just, "Yes, I am insured".

The New York Times - Style

Does this mean that my deductible for the wind damage I suffered is going to be 2 percent of the total amount I am insured for?

The New York Times

Donnelly said that he had "never resented the fact that his (Ant's) name comes first" and told the magazine: "I'm not sure how much Ant and I are insured against each other.

Independent

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing about insurance, be specific about the type of insurance (e.g., health, auto, life) and the period covered to provide clarity for your readers.

Common error

Avoid using "assured" when you mean "insured". "Assured" means to guarantee or convince someone, whereas "insured" means covered by an insurance policy.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I was insured" functions as a statement of a past condition. It indicates that the speaker was covered by an insurance policy at some point in the past. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

65%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

5%

Less common in

Wiki

5%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "I was insured" is a grammatically sound and commonly used expression indicating that the speaker had insurance coverage at a specific time in the past. As Ludwig AI confirms, it’s appropriate for various contexts, including news, science, and general conversation. While alternatives like "I had insurance coverage" or "I was covered" exist, "I was insured" clearly conveys the intended meaning. It is important to avoid confusing this phrase with "I was assured", which has a different meaning.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I had insurance coverage

Uses a more direct phrasing, focusing on the "insurance coverage" aspect.

I was covered

A more concise way of saying "I was insured", implying that insurance coverage was in effect.

I possessed insurance

Replaces "was insured" with "possessed insurance", indicating ownership of insurance.

Insurance covered me

Shifts the focus to the insurance providing coverage, rather than the individual having it.

I had a valid insurance policy

Emphasizes the active and usable nature of the insurance.

I held an insurance policy

Specifies that a policy was held, indicating a contractual agreement for insurance.

I maintained insurance

Highlights the act of keeping insurance active.

My assets were insured

Focuses on insuring assets rather than the person.

I benefited from insurance coverage

Focuses on the advantage gained from having insurance.

An insurance policy protected me

Personifies insurance as a protector, changing the focus and structure.

FAQs

What does it mean to say "I was insured"?

Saying "I was insured" means that you had an active insurance policy at a particular time in the past, providing coverage against specified risks or losses.

What can I say instead of "I was insured"?

You can use alternatives like "I had insurance coverage", "I was covered", or "insurance covered me" depending on the context.

Is it correct to say "I was insured"?

Yes, it is grammatically correct to say "I was insured". It clearly and directly conveys that you possessed insurance at a past time.

Which is correct, "I was insured" or "I had insured"?

"I was insured" indicates that you were covered by insurance. "I had insured" is grammatically correct but less common and often implies that you had taken out an insurance policy on something, rather than being the beneficiary of the insurance.