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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Key factors to assess include renewal guarantees, claim limitations, and the insurer’s obligations. True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 The result left some insurers financially weaker and potentially unable to pay claims, but able to justify bigger rate increases. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025 State Farm has long been a top insurer in California. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 To make this feasible, private insurers and public insurers (Medicaid) alike would need to expand the coverage for kids facing mental health crises. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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