underwriter

Meaning

  1. An entity assuming a financial risk.
  2. A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
  3. An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.

Synonyms

insurance underwriter

insurance firm

insurance agent

general agent

insurance broker

underwriting agent

security policeman

Etymology

From underwrite + -er.

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