underwriter

English

noun
Definitions
  • An entity assuming a financial risk.
  • (insurance) A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.
  • (finance) An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.

Etymology

Suffix from English underwrite.

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