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assurer|əˈʃʊərə(r)|
[f. assure v. + -er1.]
1. He who, or that which, gives assurance.
1607Hieron Wks. I. 221 The conscience of my former course is the assurer..of my happinesse. 1650C. Elderfield Tythes 43 Preserver, defender, assurer, protector of a man.
2. One who gives security or indemnifies in case of loss; an insurer or underwriter; = assuror.
1827Edin. Rev. XLV. 499 The real assurer..engages..he will..give him a certain sum for the policy. 1841Mar. Insur. Policy in Penny Cycl. XXI. 407/1 The adventures and perils which we the assurers are contented to bear. 1874Policy of Neptune Mar. Insur. Co., By Agreement between the Assured and Assurer in this policy.
3. One who takes out a policy of assurance; one who insures his life. (A more recent use.)
1865Spectator 30 Sept. 1097 At age thirty-five, one out of one hundred..accepted assurers died. 1869Daily News 20 Aug., Such old offices..unfairly overcharge the prudent young assurer. |