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underwriter

/ˌʌndərˈraɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does underwriter mean?

noun

A person or company that insures or guarantees the financial soundness of a project or investment, or a person who writes insurance policies.

Example

"The bank acted as the underwriter for the new bond issue."

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