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

The proposal would face resistance from congressional Republicans, private insurers, and others opposed to fundamentally restructuring the country’s healthcare system. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

Moody’s Analytics brought in $936 million and sells credit risk, insurance catastrophe models and KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance data to banks and insurers. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

But the panel, whose recommendations determine the preventive services that insurers must cover, has announced an upcoming update. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Nov. 2026

Keep in mind your policy will also have coverage limits, which dictate how much your insurer will pay out in total across the 12-month policy period. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 12 Nov. 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