insurer

American  

[in-shoor-er, -shur-] / ɪnˈʃʊər ər, -ˈʃɜr- /

noun

1. a person or company that contracts to indemnify another in the event of loss or damage; underwriter.

2. a person or thing that insures.

3. a person who sells insurance.

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insurer British  

/ -ˈʃɔː-, ɪnˈʃʊərə /

noun

1. a person or company offering insurance policies in return for premiums

2. a person or thing that insures

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Etymology

Origin of insurer

First recorded in 1645–55; insure + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Cardiff-based insurer Admiral recorded a 71% rise in fraud during 2025 compared to the previous year, partly blaming the increased use of artificial intelligence software to manipulate evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

European insurers are largely insulated from the jitters in the private-credit market that are prompting scrutiny in the U.S., a top executive at Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Unlike most states, New York lets individuals claim damages for injuries and vehicle damage from their insurer no matter who’s to blame for an accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Medicare Advantage, serving 35 million beneficiaries, is a key insurer business.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Time, patient name, insurer, admitting doctor, room number.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements