insurer

noun

in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even if a third party such as Oman collected the fees, tolls would likely still breach international maritime laws, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), allowing insurers to reject voyages or terminate cover. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Currently, basic Medicare, the public health insurer of many adults over 65, does not cover grab bars, categorizing them like nonslip flooring or bathtub seats as convenience items rather than medical necessities. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The United States already has a fragmented health system, in which insurers, clinicians, and drugmakers are largely left on their own to hash out the cost of each medication or service. — Renuka Rayasam, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Commercial insurers average well more than twice that, said Marcus Dorstel, a senior vice president at the data analytics firm Turquoise Health, adding that the amount providers charge for the procedure varies widely. — Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for insurer

• maturer
• procurer
• fuhrer
• juror
• purer
• surer
• reinsurer

Legal Definition

insurer

noun

in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər 

: one that contracts to indemnify another by way of insurance : an insurance company or underwriter