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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

Investigators say that participants often tell an underwriter to allocate most of an IPO’s shares to a handful of accounts in the name of foreign nationals.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Palantir’s direct public offering — meaning that the company sold its stock straight to the public without a Wall Street middleman underwriter — is a particular source of pride for Karp.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

This set the model for Wall Street’s role as underwriter of America’s soon-booming industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

The underwriter surveyed her thoughtfully but with covert approval.

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