Underwriter

n.

1.

One who underwrites his name to the conditions of an insurance policy, especially of a marine policy; an insurer.

Noun	1.	underwriter - a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities Synonyms: investment banker
	2.	underwriter - an agent who sells insurance Synonyms: insurance agent, insurance broker, general agent
	3.	underwriter - a financial institution that sells insurance Synonyms: insurance company, insurance firm, insurance underwriter, insurer

UNDERWRITER, insurances. One who signs a policy of insurance, by which he becomes an insurer.
     2. By this act he places himself as to his responsibility, in the place of the insured. He may cause a re-insurance (q.v.) to be made for his benefit; and it is his duty to act with good faith, and, without quibbling, to pay all just demands against him for losses. Marsh. Ins. 45,

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