Insurance, as in the field of sport (5)
I believe the answer is:
cover
'insurance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cover that I've seen before include "Conceal, screen" , "Lid or shelter" , "Mask, hide" , "Extend over (an area)" , "Protect - insure" .)