underwriter

noun

un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce underwriter (audio)
ˈən-də-
Synonyms of underwriternext
1
: one that underwrites : guarantor
2
a
: one that underwrites a policy of insurance : insurer
b
: one who selects risks to be solicited or rates the acceptability of risks solicited
3
: one that underwrites a security issue

Examples of underwriter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The group began with developer and title underwriter attorneys and eventually expanded to include condo association attorneys. —Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024 Athena Tolosa was named CFO of the insurance and reinsurance underwriter platform Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE: HG). —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for underwriter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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underwriter

noun
un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce underwriter (audio)
1
a
: a person (as an individual or a company) who underwrites an insurance policy : insurer
b
: a person who assesses risks to be covered by an insurance policy
2
: a person (as an individual or company) who underwrites a security issue compare issuer

Note: The Securities Act of 1933 requires dealers, issuers, and underwriters to file registration statements for the securities that they sell.

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