German word

Versicherer

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzɪçəʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninsurance company

Example

Der Versicherer zahlt den Schaden.

The insurance company pays for the damage.

Illustration for Versicherer (insurance company)

More examples

Viele Kunden wechseln den Versicherer, wenn die Prämien steigen.

Many customers change their insurer when premiums rise.

Core concept

A risk-bearing organization receives premium payments, then becomes the named source of help after an insured loss.

Common phrases

  • als Versicherer auftreten

    serve as an insurer

  • Deckung durch den Versicherer

    coverage from the insurer

  • den Versicherer wechseln

    change their insurer

Similar words

Versicherungsgesellschaft: An insurance company sells policies, collects premiums, and pays claims for covered losses.
Versicherungsnehmer: The individual or organization paying premiums and entitled to insurance benefits.

Definition in German

Unternehmen oder Organisationen, die gegen Zahlung von Prämien Risiken übernehmen und im Schadensfall vertraglich zugesicherte Leistungen erbringen.

Word origin

The noun Versicherer derives from versichern, meaning to insure or assure, with -er marking an agent or provider.

Usage tips

  • Versicherer names the insurer, while Versicherte names an insured person and Versicherungsnehmer names the policyholder.

Other meanings

  • insurernoun

Related words

  • Versicherungsbedingungeninsurance terms and conditionsnoun
  • Versicherungsscheininsurance policy documentnoun

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