noun
underwriter
Underwriter (noun) means an entity assuming a financial risk.
noun
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.
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Etymology
From underwrite + -er.
Rhymes for underwriter
biter
writer
waiter
loiter
Jupiter
arbiter
orbiter
Lassiter
typewriter
songwriter
screenwriter
scriptwriter
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of underwriter?
"underwriter" (noun) means an entity assuming a financial risk.
What are the different meanings of underwriter?
"underwriter" has 3 main meanings: 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.