And that causes a chain reaction, with fees rising for insured patients and insurance companies raising premiums on those they cover.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

An insurance company has reserves and it has enough reserves to cover them for a certain number of accidents.

保险公司一般都有准备金,准备金的数量一般保持在,刚刚够赔偿一定数量的保单

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He is more likely to think like an actuary or a CPA or an insurance agent, always calculating the odds and finding ways to cover the damages.

他们更可能做保险员，注册会计师,或是保险代理人，因为这样的人更容易把握事情胜负的几率,以及时有效地找到补救之法。

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They also set new rules for insurance companies and provide subsidies to some Americans to help cover the cost of coverage.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

They have to pay--the premium has to cover the costs, so it was tough to get someone to buy life insurance even though they really needed it--it was such a good idea for them.

因为保费必须要超过保险公司的成本,因此,尽管寿险很好,人们也需要它,但是真正要说服人们购买,却是很困难的

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In seeking to cover more than lacking insurance, the measure would establish new insurance exchanges, and require nearly all Americans to obtain insurance or pay a fine.

VOA: standard.2010.03.19

He said they are aware of the failings of the current health care system, where most people rely on private health insurance to help cover their medical bills.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

"They have seen what happens when patients do not come in for regular check-ups or screenings because either their insurance company does not cover it, or they cannot afford insurance in the first place,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

To ensure support, Democratic leaders agreed to a bipartisan amendment, approved 240 to 194, prohibiting a future government-run insurance plan from offering abortion services, and barring anyone receiving federal subsidies from purchasing private plans that cover abortion.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Polls by the New York Times and CBS News and the Wall Street Journal and NBC News show growing public concern that efforts to cover uninsured Americans could reduce the quality of health care for those who already are covered by health insurance.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31