Underwriter Definition & Meaning

underwriter
noun
  1. a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
  2. an agent who sells insurance
  3. a financial institution that sells insurance

"Underwriter" in song lyrics

See how underwriter is used in real songs:

  • "property insurance underwriter"
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  • "mortgage underwriter"
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  • "what is an underwriter"
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Usage tips for "underwriter"

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