underwriter

noun

un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce underwriter (audio)
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

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Goldman Sachs was selected as the lead underwriter. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025 The best solution is to transition CVE to a multi-stakeholder foundation model, governed by both private industry and international governments, with MITRE as the technical anchor — not the financial underwriter. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The underwriter will add up all the deposits, with all the inbound money transfers excluded. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025 There is also a need for continuous monitoring based on real-time and filtered data to assess the risk and security posture of insurers to understand the pitfalls and power of underwriters. Ratnesh Pandey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underwriter

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of underwriter was in 1622

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“Underwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwriter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Legal Definition

underwriter

noun
un·​der·​writ·​er ˈən-dər-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce underwriter (audio)
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.

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