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underwriter

un·der·writ·er [ úndər rtər ] (plural un·der·writ·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. insurer covering liabilities: a person, firm, or organization that issues insurance and accepts liability for designated risks

2. somebody assessing risks on insurance: somebody employed by an insurance company to assess risks and fix premiums

3. guarantor of securities issue: a person or organization that agrees to buy at a fixed price any unsold part of an issue of securities

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