insurer

noun

in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

What employers are doing Kostka says there have recently been fewer health insurers in her area to choose from. — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The 30 workers on the plan already had to deal with a 9% premium hike and a doubling of their deductible for this year after the club’s longtime health insurer stopped operating. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

In December 2022, lawmakers eliminated one-way attorney fees in property insurance cases, a protection that had allowed policyholders who sued their insurers and prevailed to recover legal fees. — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

In the past three years, the company has switched insurers to save on costs yet is getting hit this year by a 25% increase in premiums, Caligaris said. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for insurer

• maturer
• procurer
• fuhrer
• juror
• purer
• surer
• reinsurer

Legal Definition

insurer

noun

in·​sur·​er in-ˈshu̇r-ər 

: one that contracts to indemnify another by way of insurance : an insurance company or underwriter