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

As some insurers raise rates or pull out of disaster-prone areas, consumers have been left with fewer and costlier options.

From The Wall Street Journal

Senate Bill 876 would double penalties during a declared emergency for violations of laws regulating claims practices, and would require insurers to pay restitution directly to policyholders.

From Los Angeles Times

He expects the yuan to continue a mild appreciation, which should support insurers’ investment income.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some have filed lawsuits against the California Fair Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, accusing it of illegally withholding smoke-damage payments.

From Los Angeles Times

Millions of pregnancies go without consistent prenatal care, parents switch insurers and providers frequently, records are lost between hospitals and clinics, and many children have no regular pediatrician.

From MarketWatch