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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The insurer and the hospital system have agreed to a 45-day contract extension to continue negotiations, said Steve Telliano, spokesperson for UC Davis Health, in an email Tuesday. Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Georgetown researchers analyzed health insurer filings in nine states and Washington, DC. Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Aladdin is BlackRock's portfolio construction and risk management platform used by banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers overseeing more than $20 trillion in combined assets. Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 It was originally designed as a six-month effort, after which time Medicare Part D insurers would start providing coverage under a pilot program called the Balance model at the start of next year. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 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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