underinsurance:保险不足;指投保金额或保障范围低于实际需要,导致发生损失时赔付不够,投保人需自行承担差额。(也可指“保险不足的状态/情况”)
/ˌʌn.dɚˈɪn.ʃɚ.əns/
Many families don’t realize they have underinsurance until they face a major medical bill.
许多家庭直到遇到一笔巨额医疗账单时,才意识到自己保险不足。
Underinsurance can leave small businesses vulnerable, especially when a disaster disrupts operations and the policy payout covers only part of the loss.
保险不足会让小企业更脆弱,尤其当灾害打断经营时,保单赔付只能覆盖部分损失。
由 **under-**(“不足地、低于应有水平”)+ insurance(“保险”)构成的复合词。整体意思就是“保险保障不足”。在保险与公共政策讨论中常用于描述“有保险但保障不够”的情况。