English Reference
Noun

insurer

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɪnˈʃʊɹɝ/ UK /ɪnʃˈɔːɹɐ/ in·sur·er UK spelling insurers

n.a company that pays for damage or loss when you have an insurance policy. You use this word when talking about the business that covers your car, home, or health.

n.an entity that underwrites risk and provides financial compensation for specified losses in exchange for premiums. Typically refers to insurance companies rather than individuals.


SIMPLE

My insurer paid for the car repairs.

CONTEXTUAL

The insurer rejected the claim because the policy did not cover flood damage.

COMPLEX

The insurer adjusted its premiums upward after analyzing the rising frequency of severe weather events across the region.

Across both payouts, all but $2m was covered by Arconic’s insurers.

The Guardian· 18 Aug 2026

Insurers say that some doctors may recommend too much unnecessary care if left to their own devices.

The Conversation· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated