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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Ruslanas Baranauskas/Science Photo Library Since the definition changed, Tipton said more employers and insurers are covering benefits for LGBTQ folks or single people. CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 Once that was corrected, Hurley said, the insurer paid for the service. Zach Dyer, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025 Homeowners should quickly report damage to their insurer and the responsible party, including necessary evidence. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025 Of the roughly 46,000 people on Obamacare in Wyoming, about 11,000 are expected to drop coverage, according to insurers. Peter Whoriskey The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 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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