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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His message to insurers is that his company can save costs in an overwhelmed health care system by identifying early whose anxieties can be eased with an app and who needs professional help. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Medicaid — the nation's largest health insurer, covering more than 70 million low-income people — costs more than $918 billion annually. Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 In late 2023, Talcott relocated from Windsor to downtown Hartford with the insurer noting that its decision was partly based on the amenities the city had to offer. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026 That way, anyone injured on the property can submit their medical bills directly to the insurer. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 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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