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

The underwriter relies on information disclosed by the prospective insured on insurance applications issued by the insurance company. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

In summary, there is now a trend toward fiscal consolidation in the world economy and arguably a passage towards central banks as the underwriters of growth. —Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Catch up quick: Davila started the company out of her home about six years ago after losing her job as a medical underwriter. —Jason Clayworth, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025

This is the company that broadcasts the Tour events in Korea, but has also served as a sponsor and underwriter of many events from 2009 to the present. —Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 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.