Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word UNDERWRITTEN

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Insured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insured = underwritten.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNDERWRITTEN mean?

UNDERWRITTEN verb
  1. To write below or under; subscribe.
  2. To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
  3. To sign; to put one's name to.
  4. To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
  5. Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
  6. To act as an underwriter.
  7. To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
  8. To submit to; put up with.

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