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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Almost immediately, insurers tried to blame him for his own death. Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Clearly, commercial shipping companies (specifically their insurers) will be hesitant to return to normality. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers. Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The county’s insurer paid $75,000 to settle the case, the agreement shows. Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 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 22 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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