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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Chanse Jones, a spokesperson for the leading trade association for pharmaceutical companies, PhRMA, said pharmacy benefit managers and insurers are creating access and affordability barriers for patients even as manufacturers try to expand access. ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Peiser estimated that global insurers like Lloyd’s of London have $50 billion of those policies active in the Middle East, locked in at lower premiums than today’s risks would command. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026 According to a 16-state survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 84 percent of US health insurers are already using AI to handle things like prior authorization for medical care. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026 Insured patients, whose insurers negotiate with facilities for reduced rates, also pay up for outsized hospital charges through higher out-of-pocket costs. Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insurer

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Apr. 2026.

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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