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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One trust would collect money from the church, parishes, schools and insurance settlements to compensate survivors, while the second trust would manage litigation and insurance claims against insurers that did not settle. Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2026 But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow. Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026 Europe's insurers are required to hold enough capital to withstand a once-in-200-years event. John Berlau, Washington Post, 15 May 2026 Over-regulating could scare more insurers away; under-regulating could inflate prices even more. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for insurer

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 May. 2026.

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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