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 bill also creates a pathway for people to sue if they were harmed by conversion therapy as children and a separate measure prevents insurers from covering such a practice. Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 Medicare Advantage plans, offered by private insurers, often have lower monthly premiums but require cost-sharing when care is needed and typically limit provider networks. Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Yet oil prices tipped up again Thursday, a sign traders are still skeptical that the strait will reopen for the free transit of more tankers anytime soon, especially as insurers and shipowners remain concerned that security conditions could collapse at any moment. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Mercer Private Investment Partners VIII has drawn capital commitment from institutional investors including wealth managers, endowments, insurers and pension funds, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News. Crystal Tse, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 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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