Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəˌraɪtər/
noun a person or company that assesses and assumes the risk of another entity in exchange for a fee
A1 An underwriter is someone who assesses risk for insurance companies.
A2 The underwriter approved my loan application after reviewing my financial documents.
B1 As an underwriter, she is responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of loan applicants.
B2 The underwriter carefully analyzed the company's financial statements before deciding on the insurance coverage.
C1 The underwriter's expertise in risk assessment played a crucial role in securing the financing for the project.
C2 The underwriter's thorough evaluation of the investment portfolio helped minimize potential losses for the clients.
formal The underwriter carefully reviewed the insurance application before approving coverage.
informal The underwriter had to double-check all the details on the form before giving the green light.
slang The underwriter had to sign off on the deal before it could go through.
figurative She acted as the underwriter for the project, ensuring all risks were assessed before moving forward.
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