insurer

[ in-shoor-er, -shur- ]

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.

  1. a person who sells insurance.

Origin of insurer

1
First recorded in 1645–55; insure + -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for insurer

insurer

/ (ɪnˈʃʊərə, -ˈʃɔː-) /


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

  2. a person or thing that insures

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