self-insurer

American  

[self-in-shoor-er, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈʃʊər ər, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. one insured under self-insurance.

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Etymology

Origin of self-insurer

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Of the taxpayer-financed amount, the Division of Administration says $58,625 will be paid by the Office of Risk Management, Louisiana’s self-insurer, and $90,450 by the secretary of state’s office.

From Seattle Times

Edwards’ office says the $85,000 will be paid by the Office of Risk Management, Louisiana’s self-insurer.

From Seattle Times

The risk management office is Louisiana’s self-insurer, with agencies paying premiums for lines of insurance covering items such as medical malpractice, worker’s compensation cases, property damage and road hazards.

From Washington Times