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

The insurer reported a 12% increase in net profit for 2025 to €4.17 billion and proposed a dividend of €1.64 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. announced Chubb will be the lead insurer for a $20 billion program to cover ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's

How insurers apply medical codes to those patients—which can generate higher payments to the health plans—have increasingly come under scrutiny from federal officials.

From Barron's

Under the Medicare Advantage program, beneficiaries can choose to opt out of traditional Medicare and enroll in private plans offered by health insurers like Aetna.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maritime war risks policies are sold mostly out of Lloyd’s of London, with foreign insurers covering foreign ships and cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal