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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Rankings are based on property and collision damage claims reported to the insurer between January 2022 and December 2023. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Primary care stability lowers costs for both public and private health insurers and, ultimately, for taxpayers. Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025 Another respondent questioned whether private market insurers would soon follow Citizens’ lead. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025 In April, a state agency charged with reviewing insurance denials upheld her insurer’s decision. Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 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 27 Jun. 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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