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

Morgan Stanley was one of three lead underwriters in Miami International’s August initial public offering at $23 per share , along with JPMorgan and Piper Sandler. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025

Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and BofA Securities are the lead underwriters on the deal. —Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

This position will manage of team of corporate underwriters, who cover structured commodity financing transactions. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025

The regional underwriter manager leads a team focused on providing workers’ compensation insurance to mid-sized businesses. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 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.