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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase. 
Nerdwallet, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 Tobias Pratt, a 31-year-old mortgage underwriter in Atlanta, decided to look for his first home in the spring of 2021. New York Times, 28 June 2022 In 1970, Gary Gygax, a high school dropout, was fired from his job as an insurance underwriter. Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase. Sam Kemmis, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 After much back-and-forth communication with the underwriter, Tim Diedrich, senior loan officer at Motto Mortgage, found a workaround. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 British underwriter Prudential Plc announced plans to set up its Africa headquarters in Nairobi, while TheCityUK, which offers financial and related services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Conrad Onyango, Quartz, 26 June 2022 Barry, as a broker, underwriter and developer, left his mark on landmarks across metro Atlanta. Ben Smith, ajc, 7 June 2022 See More
Nerdwallet, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 Tobias Pratt, a 31-year-old mortgage underwriter in Atlanta, decided to look for his first home in the spring of 2021. New York Times, 28 June 2022 In 1970, Gary Gygax, a high school dropout, was fired from his job as an insurance underwriter. Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase. Sam Kemmis, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 After much back-and-forth communication with the underwriter, Tim Diedrich, senior loan officer at Motto Mortgage, found a workaround. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 British underwriter Prudential Plc announced plans to set up its Africa headquarters in Nairobi, while TheCityUK, which offers financial and related services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Conrad Onyango, Quartz, 26 June 2022 Barry, as a broker, underwriter and developer, left his mark on landmarks across metro Atlanta. Ben Smith, ajc, 7 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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.
underwriter
noun
as in benefactor
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