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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Great Eastern, one of the largest insurers in Singapore and Malaysia, has total assets of more than S$100 billion with 16 million-plus policyholders. Brit Morse, Fortune, 9 July 2025 UnitedHealth — The health insurer saw shares dipping more than 1% after The Wall Street Journal reported the Justice Department’s criminal healthcare fraud unit is investigating the company’s Medicare billing practices, citing people familiar with the matter. Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 July 2025 The strong growth in Centene’s Marketplace business in the first quarter likely shocked investors when the health insurer withdrew its 2025 forecast over concerns with Obamacare, reported Reuters. Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Health insurers successfully lobbied against it, arguing that the price was too steep. Rae Ellen Bichell, NPR, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 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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