During World War II, the War Damage Corporation (WDC) was a federal program established to provide insurance to citizens in the United States against property losses resulting from war. It was a part of the Office of Economic Stabilization (OES), created to help citizens and businesses throughout the country who suffered losses due to the conflict.

The WDC offered two types of policies, both of which had very low premiums. The first was a blanket policy, which covered any and all damages resulting from war-related deaths, damages, or losses. The second was a special policy, which provided coverage for damages which were specific to the war effort, such as air raid damages or explosions caused by German submarines.

These policies, while available, were largely restricted to civilian property. This was due to the fact that the government recognized that civilians were the most likely to suffer war-related losses, and the WDC acted as a way to protect them and the economy should such losses come to pass.

Although the program was terminated quickly following the end of the war, there were significant effects that were still felt decades later. The WDC was one of the first public-private partnerships of its kind, and as such, it provided an important perspective on how government, businesses, and citizens could work together to protect against financial losses. In turn, this prompted a transformation in the insurance industry, with insurance companies providing more comprehensive coverage plans and services.

Today, war damage insurance may still be available, though it is now usually handled by private companies not affiliated with the government. It may provide protection against damages related to events such as civil wars, terrorist acts, and nuclear accidents. Although it will likely never again be covered under a public program akin to the WDC, war damage insurance is still an important safeguard for individuals and businesses who may be required to bear the costs of any such damages.