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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This generational perspective on corporate accountability has profound implications for trucking litigation, where these same jurors will decide cases involving large transportation companies and their insurers. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 To participate, attendees hopped between meetings at Guildhall, the London Stock Exchange, and the myriad banks, insurers, and other financial institutions found in the area. Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025 The Chamber occasionally holds these workshops to share information about assistance opportunities such as connecting business owners to lenders and insurers. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 In other words, rising health costs are outpacing premiums, which is hurting profits for insurers like UnitedHealth. Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Aug. 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 9 Aug. 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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