B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ɪnˈʃʊr.ər/
UK/ɪnˈʃʊə.rə/
a company or person that sells insurance and pays money when something bad happens
In context
My insurer paid for the repairs after the storm damaged our roof.
Several health insurers have raised their prices again this year.
Contact your insurer as soon as the accident happens.
Words that go with insurer
noun + noun
- health insurerHer health insurer covers dental care.
- car insurerMy car insurer offered a discount for safe driving.
adjective + noun
- private insurerPrivate insurers compete for corporate customers.
- major insurerA major insurer has left the flood-prone area.
verb + noun
- contact your insurerContact your insurer before you start repairs.
- switch insurerWe switched insurer to save money.