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underwriter

[uhn-der-rahy-ter] / ˈʌn dərˌraɪ tər /


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The expanded plan now includes war hull risk, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance, with Chubb as the lead underwriter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"We have seen some quotes where the underwriter has actually warranted that the vessel goes through at... full throttle," said Smith.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Bellis, who works as a mortgage underwriter, wanted to be closer to her parents because she has a child and needed more space.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group, the lead underwriter on the bond offering, boasted at the time that it was one of the biggest junk-rated deals ever completed for a retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

I've heard of 'Over the Hills to the Poorhouse' and similar things," the underwriter went on, after a moment, not looking at the girl, "but this somehow seemed different.

From White Ashes by Kennedy, Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson)