Acting as the underwriter in the issue of new securities for a firm.

1. The purchase of securities by one or more investment dealers, the "underwriters," to resell and distribute securities to the investment public. Any risk, profits or losses of these securi [..]

The process by which an insurer determines whether it will accept an application for insurance based upon risks and projections, and through which a determination on monthly premium is made.

The process an insurance company uses to decide whether to accept or reject an application for a policy.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes rejection of those [..]

The process of determining whether to accept a risk and, if so, what amount of insurance the company will write on the acceptable risk, and at what rate. Underwriters are companies, individuals, or [..]

The analysis and matching of risk to an appropriate rate or term.

Underwriting is the way that an insurance company works out how much risk exposure it has and then calculates the premiums it will need to charge to insure that risk.

A systematic process for evaluating risks. It involves evaluating, selecting, classifying and rating each risk, and establishing the standards of coverage and amount of protection to be offered to eac [..]

In mortgage lending, underwriting is the decision-making process used to determine whether the loan risk is acceptable to the lender.  Underwriting involves the satisfactory review of the property appraisal and examination of the borrower's ability and willingness to repay the debt and sufficiency of collateral value of the property.

Underwriting means insuring. An insurance company underwrites your policy when it agrees to take the risk of insuring your life or covering your medical expenses in exchange for the premium you pay. An investment bank underwrites an initial public offering (IPO) or a bond issue when it buys the shares or bonds from the issuer and takes the risk of [..]

Assessment of the risk of enrolling an individual or a group in a health plan.

Definitions (3) 1. The procedure by which an underwriter brings a new security issue to the investing public in an offering. In such a case, the underwriter will guarantee a certain price for a certai [..]

The process of identifying and classifying the potential degree of risk represented by a proposed insured. (Investments) The procedure by which investment bankers channel investment capital from inves [..]

the process of analyzing a loan application to determine the amount of risk involved in making the loan; it includes a review of the potential borrower's credit history and a judgment of the prop [..]

The process of evaluating the risk exposure to a potential insured (or class or category of insureds), whether to accept the risk and offer insurance coverage, and the premium to be charged for that c [..]

the process by which an insurance company examines risk and determines whether the insurer will accept the risk or not, classifies those accepted and determines the appropriate rate for coverage provi [..]

the process of evaluating an investment, including its potential value, risk, future cash flow, probable return, and ability to fund debt; performed by both investors and lenders.

The process of examining all the data about a borrower's property and transaction to determine whether the mortgage applied for by the borrower should be issued. The person who does this i [..]

The process undertaken by an underwriter in 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.

Where an insurance company takes into account known facts like your age, sex and health, in order to assess the likelihood of you making a claim on the policy. Your insurance premiums are [..]

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. Unencumbered

A common way to guarantee a minimum level of proceeds when a public company issues new shares is for the issuing firm to involve an underwriter.

The commitment to fund is not contingent upon successful syndication.

A loan review process that begins with the acceptance of a loan application and ends with a decision to either approve or deny the loan request.

An undertaking to provide financing if other sources fail.

A bank or other financial institution's guarantee to a company that it will buy a certain number of shares in a company's new issue or rights issue, should the issue not be fully subscribed by other investors.

process of analyzing a loan application to determine the amount of risk involved in making the loan; it includes a review of the potential borrower's credit history and a judgment of the property value.

The process of analyzing a loan application to determine the amount of risk involved in making the loan. It includes a review of the potential borrower's credit history and an evaluation of the property.

The process of deciding whether to make a loan based on credit, employment, assets other factors.

Underwriting assesses the borrower's eligibility to receive a credit, a loan or a bond, by analyzing financial and other information furnished by the potential borrower or obtained elsewhere.

The process of analysing a loan application to determine the amount of risk involved in making the loan. It includes a review of the potential borrower’s credit history and a judgment of the property’s value.

The formal approval or denial of a loan based on the purchaser's ability to pay off the loan and the value of the property as collateral.

The process of deciding whether to make a loan based on credit, employment, assets and other factors.

The process of verifying data and approving a loan or insurance policy. Usury Law

 a commitment, for a fee, by a lender or investor to provide financing if other sources fail.

an investment banking firm or broker-dealer acting as underwriter sells securities from the issuing corporation or government entity to the public. A group of firms may form a syndicate to pool the ri [..]

The process by which the lender decides if they will lend money. This decision is based on the value of the property, the borrower's credit history and any other relevant factors. It is also used [..]

Underwriting is an agreement used in the sale of new issues of corporate securities. In underwriting, the underwriter will guarantee a certain price for a certain number of securities to the party tha [..]

The process by which investment bankers bring new issues to the market.

This process helps assess the costs of insuring potential members. It is used to decide who is eligible for coverage. Medical questions may be asked. A health exam may be required. Rate level and prem [..]

The process by which an insurance company determines whether it can assume the risk of a specific life insurance policy. Alternatively, this can refer to the business of investment bankers, who purcha [..]

The process an insurer goes through to determine whether or not it will provide coverage for an applicant.

The decision whether to make 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 or loan amount.

The process of verifying data and approving a loan.

The process an insurance company uses to decide whether to accept or reject an application for a policy.

The process an insurance company uses to decide whether to accept or reject an application for a policy.

 The process an insurer goes through to determine whether or not it will provide coverage for an applicant.

 The process of evaluating the insurability of an applicant for insurance coverage, and issuing a policy if the risk meets the Company’s acceptance criteria.

The process of evaluating, selecting, and pricing car insurance for new applicants and existing policyholders.

The process where it is determined whether or not an insurance company is willing to accept the risk of writing a specific policy.

The process of verifying data and approving or declining an application for a loan.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and determining in what amounts and in what terms the insurance company will accept the risk.

The process of evaluating the potential risk of offering insurance to a driver: Picture black-sunglass-wearing insurance companies calculating the spread before heading out to gamble in Vegas.

The process of accepting or rejecting an insurance application, including risk selection and classification of an applicants insurability.

The process an insurance company uses to decide whether to accept or reject an application for a policy.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes rejection of those risks that do not qualify.

Contracting to make good, wholly or in part, a marine loss; signing to this effect at the foot of a policy of marine insurance.

The process of reviewing, selecting, and approving risks for insurance and determining in what amounts and on what terms the insurance company will accept the risk.

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

The process of identifying and classifying the degree of risk represented by a proposed insured.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and determining the dollar amount and coverage terms under which the insurance company will accept the .

The process by which a life insurance company determines whether it can accept an application for life insurance, and if so, on what basis so that the proper premium is charged.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes rejection of those risks that do not qualify.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and determining in what amount and on what terms that insurance company will accept the risk.

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

The process of classifying applicants for insurance, based on their insurability and potential for incurring claims.

The process by which health insurers decide whether or not to accept an individual's application for insurance, and, if the applicant is accepted, what conditions to apply. Underwriting is also applied to small employers. If the insurer decides that a particular individual or group poses greater than normal financial risks, it might charge hig [..]

the process used to evaluate the insurability and the risk associated with a customer and the property they are seeking coverage for

The process of classifying applicants for insurance by identifying characteristics such as age, gender, health, occupation and hobbies. People with similar characteristics are grouped together and are charged a premium based on the group's level of risk.

The procedure a life insurance company uses to decide whether to insure an applicant, and at what rate.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes rejection of those [..]

The process used by a company to determine if insurance coverage will be afforded.

The process of determining whether coverage will be offered, what policy provision will be included and at what price.

Process of examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks, and classifying those selected, in order to charge the proper premium for each. The purpose of underwriting is to spread the risk among a [..]

The process of selecting applicants for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate premium rates may be charged. The process includes rejection o [..]

The process of reviewing applications submitted for insurance or reinsurance coverage, deciding whether to provide all or part of the coverage requested and determining the applicable premium.

The process of evaluating applications for insurance based on an established set of guidelines. Underwriting determines the risk associated with an applicant and either assigns the appropriate rating class for the policy or declines to offer a policy.

the process of insured selection, coverage pricing and determining policy terms and conditions, then monitoring the results of those decisions.

The process by which an insurer determines whether or not, and on what basis, it will accept an application for insurance.

A process which provides an insurance company the opportunity to review and assess customer risk prior to acceptance of the application. May require a potential customer to take a physical exam to satisfy the underwriting requirements.

The method of selecting and classifying insurance applicants according to their level of insurability to determine the suitable premium rates that will be charged.  During this process, unacceptable r [..]

The process of evaluating a risk for the purpose of issuing insurance coverage on it.

Underwriting is the process by which an insurer determines the risk of insuring you.Based on the applicant’s health status and history, avocations, family health history and paramedical exam results, [..]

the process by which an insurer establishes and assumes risks.

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

The process of evaluating a risk for the purpose of issuing insurance coverage on it.

The process where an underwriter evaluates factors related to the proposed insured's current health, medical history, lifestyle habits, hobbies, occupation and financial profile to determine eligibility for coverage as well as what the appropriate risk class should be.

The process an insurance company uses to determine if someone is eligible for insurance and, if so, how much that person should pay for insurance.

The process of evaluating applications for insurance based on an established set of guidelines. Underwriting determines the risk associated with an applicant and either assigns the appropriate rating [..]

The process of selecting applicants for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate premium rates may be charged. The process includes rejection o [..]

Selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to degrees of insurability, so the appropriate rates will be assigned for insurance coverage provided to them.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes the rejection of risks that do not qualify.

The process of reviewing, pricing, accepting or rejecting insurance risks.

The process of reviewing, examining, accepting or rejecting a risk is called underwriting. An underwriter is responsible for assigning a classification, territory, etc to a risk.

The process of examining, accepting or rejecting insurance risks.  Also involves classifying those selected, in order to charge the proper premium.  The health condition of an individual is a risk that is underwritten.

Underwriting is the process of selecting and evaluating the risks associated with a policy and determining the amount and terms on which the Insurer will accept this risk.Risks that are not acceptable or open to insurance – usually assessed by the Insurer, are Uninsurable Risks.

The process of selecting applicants for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate premium rates may be charged and includes rejection of unacceptable risks.

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

The process of evaluating a risk for the purpose of issuing insurance coverage on it.

A systematic technique for evaluating, selecting and classifying risks to establish and verify the appropriate coverages and rates.

The process of selecting risks for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate rates may be assigned. The process also includes rejection of those risks that do not quality.

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

The process of determining whether a life insurance company will insure an applicant and at what rate class. The insurance company uses a person’s health, age, and other factors to decide whether or n [..]

The process an insurance company goes through to classify, analyze, and price an insurance policy.

is the way of processing of insurance contract drafts from the moment of their collection from the sales agents up to entering them in the company's operational system and issuing a policy. The s [..]

The process of evaluating a risk for the purpose of issuing insurance coverage on it.

The process of using a doctor to confirm medical details and prove the level of a person's health when that person has applied for a financial product.

The process of selecting which risks an insurance company can cover, and deciding the premiums and terms of acceptance. On the stock exchange, an arrangement by which a company is guaranteed that an i [..]

The detailed credit analysis preceding the granting of a loan, based on credit information furnished by the applicant, such as employment history, salary, and financial statements; publicly available [..]

 the issuance of debt and equity securities by investment bankers on the behalf corporations and governments in order to generate investment capital.

The selection and rating of risks which are offered to an insurer. The entire process is based upon the property selection and rating of risks that the insurer feels will have the greatest likelihood [..]

The arrangement in which investment bankers undertake to ensu re the full success of the issue of securities.

is an agreement by the underwriter to buy on a fixed date and at a fixed rate, the unsubscribed portion of shares or debentures or other issues. Underwriter gets commission for this agreement.

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. It involves an analysis of the borrower’s credit worthiness and the value of any collateral offered for the loan.

A guarantee by a financial institution to buy any shares not subscribed for in a new share issue or Rights Issue.

The purchase for resale of a new issue of securities by an investment dealer or group of dealers.

The process of selecting applicants for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate premium rates may be charged. The process includes rejection of unacceptable risks.

The process of evaluating a service applicant's financial history and credit trustworthiness to determine whether to grant a service account. In some cases, underwriting may also determine an app [..]

Examining, accepting, or rejecting insurance risks and classifying the ones that are accepted, in order to charge appropriate premiums for them.

Information gathering and verifying process whereby the company assures that all relevant policy and medical information is available for review to analyze a life insurance policy, determine a life ex [..]

The process of selecting risks for insurance and determining in what amounts and on what terms the insurance company will accept the risk and provide the applicant with insurance coverage.

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender.

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. Underwriting involves an analysis of the borrower's creditworthiness and the quality of the property [..]

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. Underwriting involves an analysis of the borrower's creditworthiness and the quality of the property itself.

In B2B payments, underwriting represents the department within an acquirer/processor organisation that evaluates the financial stability and risk of a potential merchant customer.

The procedure by which an underwriter brings a new security issue to the investing public in an offering. In such a case, the underwriter will guarantee a certain price for a certain number of securit [..]

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In mortgage lending, the process of determining the risks involved in a particular loan and establishing suitable terms and conditions for the loan.

The analysis of risk, the determination of the appropriate loan amount, and the setting of loan terms and conditions, based on the borrower's creditworthiness and the value of the real property that will secure the loan.

the analysis completed by a lender to determine the worthiness of a requested loan.

The process of selecting applicants for insurance and classifying them according to their degrees of insurability so that the appropriate premium rates may be charged. The proc [..]

Acting as the underwriter in the issue of new securities for a firm.

Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies and investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss a [..]

In Plain English - The process used to determine your eligibility for a specific product.