underwriter Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
investment banker.
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noun an agent who sells insurance
insurance broker; insurance agent; general agent.
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noun a financial institution that sells insurance
insurance underwriter; insurance company; insurer; insurance firm.
WordNet
Un"der*writ`er noun
Definitions
One who underwrites his name to the conditions of an insurance policy, especially of a marine policy; an insurer.