underwriter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From underwrite + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

investment banker

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