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

Debt syndication is a collaborative process led by underwriters where a group of lenders pool resources to fund a large loan for one borrower – in this case Paramount. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Cybersecurity + Insurance Underwriting Pair cybersecurity vendors with insurance underwriters. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Every few years, devastating fires in major cities left underwriters paying damages that would run into the billions today. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

An underwriter is not simply adding up deposits and calling it a day. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

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.