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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Private flood insurers tend to charge higher rates and offer more substantial coverage. Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 While insurers often cover GLP-1 drugs when prescribed for diabetes or heart conditions, more than half of employer insurance plans refused to cover the medications for obesity. Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 Insurance challenges after hurricanes, even California wildfires, have put enormous pressure on insurers. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 The new guidelines continue to ensure coverage by private and public insurers, including Medicaid, Medicare, the Vaccines for Children Program and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025 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 7 Oct. 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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