underwriter

noun

un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər 

ˈən-də-

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

His company sits between travel providers, insurance underwriters, and consumers. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Goldman Sachs and Citi are the two main underwriters of the offering, and BitGo opened under the symbol BTGO on Thursday. —Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

The festival’s lead underwriters ar Paula and Brian Powers and the festival is overseen by Danielle Mages Amato, the Globe’s director of new plays and dramaturgy. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026

Among the worker positions cut were vice presidents in charge of strategic initiatives and loan processing, underwriters, loan processors, funding staff and business analysts. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for underwriter

• copywriter
• expediter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter
• tighter

Legal Definition

underwriter

noun

un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər 

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.