underwriter
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un·der·writ·er
(ŭn′dər-rī′tər)n.
One that underwrites, especially:
a. A person or firm engaged in the insurance business.
b. An insurance agent who assesses the risk of enrolling an applicant for coverage or a policy.
c. One that guarantees the purchase of a full issue of stocks or bonds.
d. A sponsor, as of a television show.
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underwriter
(ˈʌndəˌraɪtə)n
1. (Banking & Finance) a person or enterprise that underwrites public issues of shares, bonds, etc
2. (Insurance)
a. a person or enterprise that underwrites insurance policies
b. an employee or agent of an insurance company who assesses risks and determines the premiums payable
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un•der•writ•er
(ˈʌn dərˌraɪ tər)n.
1. a person or company that underwrites insurance policies or investment securities.
2. a sponsor or backer.
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