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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Make sure to call your insurer as soon as possible. Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 Wells Fargo initiates American Financial Group as overweight Wells says the specialty insurer is best positioned for growth. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026 Call your insurer's nurse hotline. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026 For instance, insurers offering business continuity insurance to large companies that use AI models for key business processes could require auditing as a condition of underwriting. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 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 19 Jan. 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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