Underwriter Meaning

/ˈʌndəˌrraɪtər/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounAn entity assuming a financial risk.

nounA person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.

The underwriter evaluated the risk before the insurance policy was issued.
An underwriter is a person or firm that accepts a liability for a fee.
The insurance underwriter assessed the risks of the new policy.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ carefully evaluated the potential risk before issuing the insurance policy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An ____ is a person who assesses the risk of insuring a person or a property for a company today.

Etymology tree English underwrite English -er English underwriter From underwrite + -er.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ carefully evaluated the potential risk before issuing the insurance policy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An ____ is a person who assesses the risk of insuring a person or a property for a company today.

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