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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Those private insurers can then temporarily add surcharges to the premiums paid by their own policyholders to recoup 50% of that, or $500,000. Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 The change means in aggregate insurers sponsoring Advantage plans will receive an additional $25 billion in payments. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The high-profile killing and the five-day manhunt that followed sent shockwaves through the business community, prompting some health insurers to shift to remote operations and online shareholder meetings. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 For example, some insurers require prior authorization, which makes providers obtain approval from a patient’s insurance company before administering specific treatments. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 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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