insurer
Translation
insurer, insurance company, underwriter
Examples
The insurer paid the claim quickly.
The insurer paid the claim quickly.
You should compare quotes from different insurers.
You should compare quotes from different insurers.
Grammar Patterns
((an insurer)) a company that sells insurance The insurer is a large international company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: underwriter, insurance company
Etymology
From the verb 'insure' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Insure' comes from Old French 'enseurer', meaning 'to make sure'.
Memory Tips
Think of the person or company that makes you 'sure' you're covered in case of an accident.