Underwriter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underwriter is a noun meaning An entity assuming a financial risk.
Meaning
An entity assuming a financial risk.
More Meanings
- (insurance) A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
- (finance) An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.
Example Sentences
They were the underwriters of the company's shares, but only on a "best efforts" basis.
Word Forms
- underwriters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insurer, policyholder, assurer, subscriber, writer, assuror.
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