insurantn.
/ɪnˈʃʊərənt/, /ɪnˈʃʊərn̩t/, /ɪnˈʃɔːrənt/, /ɪnˈʃɔːrn̩t/, U.S. /ᵻnˈʃʊrənt/ One who effects or obtains an insurance (whether on his own life or that of another); the person to whom an insurance policy is issued.
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society > trade and finance > financial dealings > insurance > [noun] > one who insures (himself) > holder of insurance policy
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1853 W. Farr in Reg. General's 12th Rep. App. p. xvii The Insuree performs two functions; which are separated when a third party (Insurant) procures the policy and pays the premium. Under one aspect the same person is the Insuree, under another he is the Insurant.
1883–6 Post Off. Insurance Regulations All amounts due in respect of Insurances or Annuities will be credited to the Insurants' or Annuitants' Savings Bank accounts.
1894 Westm. Gaz. 10 Mar. 2/3 By the ‘Natural Premium System’ the premium payable increases with the age of the insurant.
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