underwriter (n.)

  1. a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities

    [ Syn: investment banker ]

  2. an agent who sells insurance

    [ Syn: insurance broker , insurance agent , general agent ]

  3. a financial institution that sells insurance

    [ Syn: insurance company , insurance firm , insurer , insurance underwriter ]

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