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

If those controls are not adequate, cyber insurance underwriters might have to pay out. —Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Goldman, along with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan , were the lead underwriters of the CoreWeave offering. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025

Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs are the lead underwriters for CoreWeave's upcoming stock market flotation. —Echo Wang, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025

Chanel will provide some of the costumes and will serve as the underwriter. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 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.