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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Meanwhile, insurers have made plenty of money on the exchanges—much of it courtesy of taxpayers. Sally Pipes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The commission pointed out other potential hurdles, such as malpractice insurers possibly declining to cover physicians who obtain state licenses without completing a U.S. residency. Arielle Zionts, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025 Some lawmakers at the time questioned what role insurers’ use of affiliate companies had in the crisis. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 The amount of work required to get care covered by insurers requires hiring additional staff. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Feb. 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 8 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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