Underwriter

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Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəˌraɪtər/

Definitions of underwriter

noun a person or company that assesses and assumes the risk of another entity in exchange for a fee

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of underwriter in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of underwriter

plural

underwriters

comparative

more underwriter

superlative

most underwriter

present tense

underwrites

future tense

will underwrite

perfect tense

has underwritten

continuous tense

is underwriting

singular

underwriter

positive degree

underwriter

infinitive

to underwrite

gerund

underwriting

participle

underwritten

Origin and Evolution of underwriter

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'underwriter' originated in the 17th century in England.
Evolution of the word: Originally, an underwriter was someone who signed their name under a document, indicating their agreement to assume financial responsibility for a specific risk. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to those who underwrite insurance policies or financial securities.