noun
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a person or company offering insurance policies in return for premiums
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a person or thing that insures
Etymology
Origin of insurer
Example Sentences
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The Department of Insurance announced Monday it filed an administrative action against the state’s largest home insurer after an investigation into 220 sample claims found 398 violations of state law in about half of them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
There are its namesake drugstores, but also pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark, insurer Aetna, primary-care center Oak Street Health, and in-home services provider Signify Health.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
As the family grappled with the devastating news, they also found out Sienna's travel insurance would be void due to her condition, and a suitable insurer would now cost more than £5,000.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
My insurer paid more than the cash rate, and the company was still seeking another $400 from me.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
Time, patient name, insurer, admitting doctor, room number.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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