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

An underwriter will then review your application to determine your eligibility and premiums. —Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024

Lead underwriters on the IPO are Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Citigroup. —Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

Historical donors and underwriters to the Swan Ball will continue to be a part of carrying on the legacy into this new chapter. —Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2024

At one point in early 2024, underwriters were charging up to 1 percent of the value of an entire ship to sail through the region. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 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.