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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Talanx German insurer Talanx 's lean cost base and 6 billion euros of resilience reserves can help sustain earnings growth, even as pricing softens in its reinsurance and corporate-specialty units, according to Goldman. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 County investigators say the insurer systematically underpaid and suppressed smoke-damage claims, leaving families unable to afford toxin testing or remediation and turning insurance into a barrier to long-term recovery. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 But Eaton and Palisades fire survivors and organizations advocating on their behalf have long criticized insurers’ handling of claims. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The uncertainty has left many California homeowners at war with their insurers. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insurer

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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

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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