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n. a company or person which/who underwrites an insurance policy,...
Source: dictionary.law.com

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A firm, usually an investment bank, that buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors. In general, a party that guarantees the proceeds to the firm from a security sale, ther [..]
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A person who assesses the risk and eligibility of an insurance company's potential client. On the Stock Market, an organisation, such as a bank, that agrees to purchase any unsold s [..]
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The person who reviews an application for insurance and decides if the applicant is acceptable and at what premium rate.
Source: tdi.texas.gov (offline)

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Also, an insurer.
Source: ambest.com

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Any individual in insurance who has the responsibility of making decisions regarding the acceptability of a particular submission and of determining the amount, price, and conditions under which the [..]
Source: irmi.com

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1610s, "subscriber," agent noun from underwrite (v.). Insurance sense is from 1620s.
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A lender which commits in advance of drawdown to take on a portion of the overall facility.
Source: lma.eu.com

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A person or organization that ensures money will be available to pay for losses that are insured. An insurance company can be considered an underwriter.
Source: hrmarketer.com

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In short, one who underwrites. An underwriter decides whether to accept or reject applications based on the insurer's written standards, and their own experienced judgment. An agent is often refe [..]
Source: farmers.com

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An insurance professional who evaluates a potential risk for insurance coverage. The term may also refer to an employee of a bank or other financial institution that issues and distributes securities.
Source: allstate.com (offline)

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In a general sense, an underwriter is a person or company that assumes financial risk. In financial markets an underwriter is a financial institution closely involved in the pricing and distribution of a new issue of a security. In exchange for a fee, the underwriter guarantees to the company issuing the securities that it will receive a set price [..]
Source: glossary.reuters.com (offline)

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An underwriter, typically an investment banker, buys an entire new securities issue from the company or government offering it, and resells the issue as individual stocks or bonds to the public.Part of the underwriter's job is to weigh the risks involved in taking on the financial responsibility of finding buyers against the profit to be ma [..]
Source: finance.yahoo.com (offline)

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Another term for an insurer who assumes the risk of another's loss and compensates for the loss under the terms of an insurance policy.
Source: nolo.com

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In securities, a party that assists a company in issuing stock or bonds.
Source: accountingcoach.com

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Definitions (2) 1. An investment bank that acts as an intermediary between the issuing company and the investors who purchase the company's debt instruments and/or stock at the Initial Public Off [..]
Source: investorwords.com

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Several definitions 1) the company that receives the premiums and accepts responsibility for fulfilling the policy contract, (2) the company employee who decides whether or not the company should assu [..]
Source: erieri.com

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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 ...
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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A company, usually an investment banking firm, that guarantees or participates in a guarantee that an entire issue of stocks or bonds will be purchased.
Source: irei.com (offline)

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A company that engages in insurance underwriting. See "Underwriting."
Source: edmunds.com

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an individual or company that researches and then accepts, rejects, or limits prospective risks for the public or for another insurer.
Source: maritimeinfo.org

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person who identifies, examines and classifies the degree of risk represented by a proposed insured in order to determine whether or not coverage should be provided and, if so, at what rate.
Source: naic.org

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A company or entity that administers the public issuance and distribution of securities from a corporation or other issuing body. An underwriter works closely with the issuing body to determine the offering price of the securities, buys them from the issuer and sells them to investors via the underwriter's distribution network.
Source: hotelnewsnow.com (offline)

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The securities dealer who purchases a bond or note issue from an issuer and resells it to investors. If a syndicate or selling group is formed, the underwriter who coordinates the financing and runs the group is called the senior or lead manager.
Source: investinginbonds.com (offline)

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A synonym for insurer or an employee of an insurance company whose responsibilities include reviewing applications submitted for insurance coverage, deciding whether to accept or reject all or part of the coverage requested and fixing the terms of coverage.
Source: conning.com (offline)

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A technician trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverage for them. The term derives from the practice at Lloyd's of each person willing to accept a portion of the risk [..]
Source: apt-finance.com

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A person who signs on behalf of a company on an insurance contract where the underwriters are those who agree to bear all or part of the risk in return for the premium payments.
Source: sterlingcapitalreserve.co.uk

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An organisation that, for a fee, guarantees to the Issuer a minimum level of subscriptions to a share or debt issue. If public subscriptions fail to reach this minimum level then the underwriter takes up the shortfall and ensures that the funds will be available at a specific time. Underwriters often have sub-underwriters who share the risk.
Source: linkmarketservices.co.nz (offline)

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A professional who approves or denies a loan to a potential homebuyer based on the homebuyer's credit history, employment history, assets, debts and other factors such as loan guidelines.
Source: santacruzhomefinance.com (offline)

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A firm which buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors.
Source: sydneyfinancialplanning.com.au (offline)

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An investment banking firm which enters into a contract with the issuer of new securities to distribute them to the investing public.
Source: rsec.co.in (offline)

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usually, an underwriter is an investment banking firm or broker-dealer that has agreed to raise money for your company to justify the time and costs of doing an Initial Public Offering. Outside the Un [..]
Source: going-global.com

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Insurance companies protect individuals and organizations from financial loss by assuming billions of dollars in risks each year. Underwriters serve to identify and calculate the risk of loss from pol [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com

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An intermediary between the offering institution and the investing public, bringing the new issues to the market while charging the issuer a fee for the services provided.
Source: firstrade.com (offline)

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Someone who performs the analysis of the risk involved in making a loan to a potential home buyer based on credit, employment, assets, and other factors; and the matching of this risk to an appropriate rate and term loan amount.
Source: coolbranch.com (offline)

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(n) a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities(n) an agent who sells insurance(n) a financial institution that sells insurance
Source: beedictionary.com

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(1) In security markets, the financial institution which agrees to purchase an unsubscribed new issue of securities at an agreed price on a fixed day with a view to selling it publicly, for an underwr [..]
Source: legacy.intracen.org

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An underwriter at Lloyds. One who insures a ship or its merchandise to a stated amount. So called because he writes his name under the policy.
Source: bartleby.com

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A person who is trained to evaluate risks and determines rates for policies based on those risks.
Source: autotrader.com

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An Underwriter will agree whether to cover your risk based on the details you provide. They will use these details to calculate the risk and determine a premium.
Source: hughesinsurance.co.uk (offline)

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the underwriter is the insurance company that pays out under a claim on your car insurance policy.
Source: dayinsure.com

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The underwriter, or insurer, evaluates risk in order to calculate a driver's premium.
Source: hastingsdirect.com

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The person who reviews an application for insurance and decides if the applicant is acceptable and at what premium rate.
Source: directasia.co.th

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The person or company who reviews insurance applications to decide if applicants are acceptable, and if so, how much the premium should be.
Source: goji.com (offline)

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An individual employed by an insurance company who determines who to insure based on the risk level.
Source: rates.ca

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The securities dealer who purchases a bond or note issue from an issuer and resells it to investors. If a syndicate or selling group is formed, the underwriter who coordinates the financing and runs t [..]
Source: sifma.org

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An underwriter is the person who decides whether to accept your proposal for insurance. They assess the risk and calculate the premium based on that assessment.
Source: 4youngdrivers.co.uk

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A person who works on behalf of the insurance company to determine whether or not they should issue insurance to a specific individual or company.
Source: 4autoinsurancequote.com

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An underwriter assesses submitted insurance applications and determines whether to provide coverage and, if so, at what price and under what terms.
Source: esurance.ca (offline)

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The process by which insurance companies select the risks they are happy to accept is referred to as Underwriting and is determined by an Underwriter. An Underwriter will agree to cover a given risk a [..]
Source: bewiser.co.uk

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Company receiving premiums and accepting responsibility for fulfilling the policy contract. Also, company employee who decides whether the company should assume a particular risk; or the agent who sells the policy
Source: falconins.com (offline)

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The person who reviews an application for insurance and decides if the applicant is acceptable and at what premium rate.
Source: directasia.com.hk (offline)

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them.
Source: lgamerica.com (offline)

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A person who insures, wholly or in part, a marine risk by stating the amount for which he is liable in the policy, and then signing the policy. Underwriters at Lloyd' are required to deposit, wit [..]
Source: crewtraffic.com

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1) a company that receives the premiums and accepts responsibility for the fulfillment of the policy contract; 2) the company employee who decides whether or not the company should assume a particular [..]
Source: einsurance.com

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An insurer’s employee who decides whether or not to accept a proposal or insurance and, if so, on what terms and conditions
Source: tokiomarine.com

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Insurance company. See Hull insurance.
Source: omasas.com

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The person who reviews the application for insurance and decides if the applicant is acceptable and at what premium rate.
Source: dfs.ny.gov (offline)

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A person who accepts business on behalf of an insurer. (See also Lloyd’s underwriter).
Source: biba.org.uk

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A person trained to evaluate risks, determine rates and determine coverages for insurance companies.
Source: insurance.wa.gov (offline)

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Also, an insurer.
Source: clements.com (offline)

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A person who accepts business on behalf of an Insurer.
Source: iba.ie (offline)

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An insurance company employee who evaluates applicants for insurance, selects those that are acceptable to the insurer, prices coverage, and determines policy terms and conditions.
Source: insurance.mo.gov (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks. A person whose duty it is to select risks for insurance and to determine in what amounts and on what terms the insura [..]
Source: gohallam.com

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An insurance company employee who reviews an application for insurance and decides if the applicant is approved for coverage.
Source: aicheinsurance.com

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(1) A person trained in evaluating risks and determining the rates and coverages that will be used for them; (2) An agent, especially a life insurance agent, who might qualify as a " [..]
Source: hollisinsurance.com

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Another name for an Insurer.
Source: lancorinsurance.co.za

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The person who determines whether the life insurance applicant is insurable, and what the rate should be for that person.
Source: smartasset.com

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One who researches and then accepts, rejects, or limits prospective risks for an insurance company. Also, an insurer.
Source: onyxmoney.com

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The insurance company or government agency that sets all policy benefits and establishes all procedural rules for determination of the payment of benefits.
Source: massagetoday.com (offline)

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An individual or corporation specializing in evaluating insurance risks and calculating rates.
Source: azlegalcenter.com

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A person responsible for underwriting an insurance contract. It is also a reference to the insurance company assuming the risk.
Source: icnz.org.nz (offline)

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A technical person trained to evaluate risks and determine premium rates.
Source: aisinsurance.com.au

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Employee of an insurance company that determines if an applicant is insurable at standard rates, substandard rates, insurable at preferred rates, or is uninsurable.
Source: greatamericaninsurancegroup.com

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(a) The one assuming a risk in return for the payment of a premium. (b) The person within the insurance company authorized to accept or reject applications for insurance.
Source: reliance.bc.ca (offline)

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A person that uses evidence to evaluate the insurance risks of applicants and policyholders.
Source: insurancehelp.ca

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Company receiving premiums and accepting responsibility for fulfilling the policy contract. Also, company employee who decides whether the company should assume a particular risk; or the agent who sells the policy
Source: insuranceagentservice.com (offline)

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Another name for a life insurance company, or a person or department at a life insurance company that does underwriting.
Source: transamericadirect.com (offline)

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The person trained in assessing risks and determining rates and insurance coverage for insurance applicants.  The underwriter can also be an insurer.
Source: myinsuranceguide.co.nz

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The insurance company, the Insurer. The party to an insurance arrangement who undertakes to indemnify for losses, provide financial benefits or render services.
Source: isoa.org

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A person trained in evaluating risks and determining the rates and coverage that will be used for them. An agent, especially a life insurance agent, who might qualify as a “field underwriter.” In theo [..]
Source: ona.ca

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will acc [..]
Source: insurance24.com

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: ins-ias.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: abiinsuranceagency.com (offline)

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Person or company assuming risk or responsibility for insuring your boat.
Source: boatus.com (offline)

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(1) A person trained in evaluating risks and determining the rates and coverages that will be used for them. (2) An agent, especially a life insurance agent, who might qualify as a "field underwr [..]
Source: rsagroup.ca

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An individual employed by an insurer who will assess the premium to charge and terms to apply for an insurance risk.
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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: moonadrion.com (offline)

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A person, banker or group which guarantees to furnish a definite sum of money by a definite date in return for an issue of bonds or stock. In insurance, the one assuming a risk in return for the payme [..]
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In the bond/stock market means a brokerage firm or group of firms that has promised to buy a new issue of bonds/shares from a government or company at a fixed discounted price, then arranges to resell [..]
Source: fiscalagents.com

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The Insurance company
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The individual employed by the insurer to assess or “underwrite” the risks of insurance to be covered under the policy. The term dates back to the origins of Lloyd’s of London, where investors or merchants agreeing to accept part of an insurance risk, would write their names underneath the original investor who had set the terms of the contract. [..]
Source: eagleinsurance.com.au (offline)

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The individual or team within a life insurance company who is trained to evaluate the insurability and determine the classification of applicants for insurance protection.
Source: squaremouth.com

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An individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Can also be an insurance company.
Source: lifeinsuranceinsights.com (offline)

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Originally meant an individual who, together with other individuals, assumed a proportionate part of the risk, the signatures of all such individual insurers being written under the basic promise to p [..]
Source: oci.ga.gov

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Also, an insurer. The underwriter is not always the insurance company itself. An insurance company may re-sell [..]
Source: shieldmypet.com

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The underwriter of a pet insurance policy decides whether to accept the risk and insure the pet and how much coverage the pet should receive. It is the underwriter's money that pays any insur [..]
Source: pet-insurance-university.com

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The Underwriter is the firm who actually insures you as distinct from the broker or issuing agent.
Source: travel-insurance.net

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will acc [..]
Source: garnerandglover.com

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Someone who assesses the risk of providing insurance to the person applying
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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: networkinsbrokerage.com (offline)

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An employee of an insurance company who is a selector of risks. The underwriter is expected to select business that will produce an average risk of loss no greater than anticipated for the class of bu [..]
Source: insurancequotelive.com

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A person trained in evaluating risks and determining the rates and coverages that will be used for them.
Source: mbcfinancial.ca

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A technical person trained to evaluate risks and determine premium rates.
Source: crottyinsurance.ie

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will acc [..]
Source: bellkenins.com

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: jchapmaninsure.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: nationaltrust-insurance.org (offline)

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Also, an insurer.
Source: dentistsbenefits.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: kanegroupins.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will acc [..]
Source: davidisoninsurance.com

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: integrityins.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: levinecompany.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: andersonkrause.com (offline)

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The individual employed by the insurer to assess or "underwrite" the risks of insurance to be covered under the policy. The term dates back to the origins of Lloyd's of London, where in [..]
Source: annisgroup.com.au

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: wrsimsagency.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: gashfitzpatrick.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: johnsullivaninsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: bluelineagency.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: authenticins.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: siebertinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: gabourelinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: kehlinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: stamfordinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: jessieinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: isustreeterbros.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: ashleyinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: duceyinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: isuinsurance.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will acc [..]
Source: gemstateinsurance.com

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: gapins.org (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: firstinsurance-ok.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: cywiggansagency.com (offline)

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(1) An insurance company, or (2) the individual who performs underwriting for an insurance company.
Source: scottsimmonds.com (offline)

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The individual whose duty it is to determine the acceptability of insurance risks; a person whose duty it is to select risks and determine the amounts and terms by which the insurance company will accept the risks.
Source: talleyinsurance.net (offline)

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1. A person trained in evaluating risks and determining the rates and coverages that will be used for them. 2. An agent, especially a life insurance agent, who might qualify as a "field underwriter." In theory, the agent is supposed to do some underwriting before submitting the case to the home office underwriter; i.e., to make a decision [..]
Source: sharpinsurance.ca (offline)

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Someone willing to assume an insurance risk in exchange for payment of a premium. The term derives from the practice of the person who accepted the risk signing their name under the amount they insure [..]
Source: aviva.com

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There are three accepted uses of this term: (1) An individual or company who insures risk, (2) an agent who solicits insurance and, (3) a home office employee who determines whether applicants are sui [..]
Source: oregonlaws.org

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A person, banker or group that guarantees to furnish a definite sum of money by a definite date in return for an issue of bonds or stock.
Source: mohlmanassetmanagement.com (offline)

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The one assuming a risk in return for the payment of a premium, or the person who assesses the risk and establishes premium rates.
Source: mohlmanassetmanagement.com (offline)

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In the bond/stock market means a brokerage firm or group of firms that has promised to buy a new issue of bonds/shares from a government or company at a fixed discounted price, then arranges to resell them to investors at full price.
Source: mohlmanassetmanagement.com (offline)

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n. a company or person which/who underwrites an insurance policy, issue of corporate securities, business or project.
Source: advocatekhoj.com

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The insurance underwriter (also known as a carrier) is the entity which provides you with your coverage and assumes the bulk of the risk on a travel insurance policy. G1G is an aggregator of carriers [..]
Source: g1g.com

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The underwriter of a travel insurance policy
Source: finder.com.au

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A reviewer of prospective and renewing cases for appropriate pricing, risk assessment, and administrative feasibility.
Source: amcp.org (offline)

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One who guarantees the sale of securities to investors. He is at risk to the extent he assumes the responsibility of paying the net purchase price to the seller at a pre-determined price. He charges a fee for this service.
Source: globaloilwatch.com (offline)

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These trained experts review a borrower's loan file and give an ultimate thumbs-up or down. They act as the lender's gatekeeper.
Source: veteransunited.com

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An insurance company employee who reviews applications and makes underwriting decisions.
Source: globalcapital.com.mt (offline)

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brokerage house participating in an IPO. 
Source: winninginvesting.com

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As well as insurance underwriters, the term can refer to an investment banking firm that brought the company public.
Source: bullbearings.co.uk (offline)

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An organisation, normally a merchant bank or a broking firm, that guarantees a minimum level of subscription to a share or debt issue. If public subscriptions fail to reach the minimum level, the underwriter takes up the shortfall. Underwriters often have sub-underwriters to share the risk.
Source: bursamalaysia.com (offline)

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An individual who insures new securities.
Source: shortsqueeze.com

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The investment banking firm that brought the company public.
Source: stocktracksoftware.com

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An employee of an insurance company who is a selector of risks. The underwriter is expected to select business that will produce an average risk of loss no greater than anticipated for the class of bu [..]
Source: sportsinsurance.com

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An insurance company that issues insurance policies to the public or to another insurer.
Source: equitylandtitle.com

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an insurance company which issues insurance policies either to the public or to another insurer. The actual company that holds reserves to pay losses on title policies, as opposed to an agent, who sel [..]
Source: sandygadow.com

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A firm, usually an investment bank, that buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors. In general, a party that guarantees the proceeds to the firm from a security sale, ther [..]
Source: people.duke.edu

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The individual trained in evaluating risks and determining rates and coverages for them. Also, an insurer. Underwriting
Source: pirainc.org





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