1. underwriter(n = noun.person) investment banker - a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities; Array
is a kind of agent, broker, factor
has particulars: killer bee
2. underwriter(n = noun.person) general agent, insurance agent, insurance broker - an agent who sells insurance; Array
is a kind of agent, broker, factor
Derived form verb underwrite2
3. underwriter(n = noun.group) insurance company, insurance firm, insurance underwriter, insurer - a financial institution that sells insurance; Array
is a kind of nondepository financial institution
Derived form verb underwrite2
One who underwrites his name to the conditions of an insurance policy, especially of a marine policy; an insurer. [1913 Webster]
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