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

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

Wells Fargo didn’t admit to wrongdoing, but the Fed required the bank to improve oversight of its compensation and performance management policies for mortgage loan officers and underwriters. —Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025

The system automatically identifies close to 70% of the 1.5 million documents submitted monthly, eliminating over 5,000 hours of manual labor for underwriters, the company wrote in a statement on its website. —Kori Hale, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Carr has launched investigations into other media entities, including PBS and NPR over their sponsor messages for underwriters, and Comcast over its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 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.