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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Oz said the hope is that private health insurance companies, which often follow what public health insurers do, will follow suit. Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Along with many other major insurers, State Farm has been retreating from the California market for several years. Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities. Ganesh Rao,karen Tso, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 That group includes every major insurer except UnitedHealthcare. Tom Murphy, Fortune, 20 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 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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