What is the meaning of underwriter?

A banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities.
- synonyms: investment banker
An agent who sells insurance.
- synonyms: insurance broker, insurance agent, general agent
A financial institution that sells insurance.
- synonyms: insurance company, insurance firm, insurer, insurance underwriter

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