stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

a financial institution that sells insurance

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk

secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for

to take an action to protect against future problems

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities