insurer

noun

in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər How to pronounce insurer (audio)
-ˈshər-
: one that insures
specifically : an insurance underwriter

Examples of insurer in a Sentence

In this policy, the insurer agrees to pay for all medical expenses.
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Lo’s big idea with the credentialing clearinghouse was to bundle credentialing together and allow cost-sharing among insurers. Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The insurer warned that price increases could lead to higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs and could drive up costs for employers that offer health insurance. Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025 One of Florida's largest property insurers has moved forward to cut its homeowners' insurance premiums, in a move that could make coverage significantly cheaper for tens of thousands of policyholders in the state. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025 Health insurers have made similar commitments in the past, including in 2018 and again in 2023. Jason Kane, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insurer

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insurer was in 1654

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“Insurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Legal Definition

insurer

noun
in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər How to pronounce insurer (audio)
: one that contracts to indemnify another by way of insurance : an insurance company or underwriter

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