n.
Pronunciation: ' ə n-d ə (r)- ˌ r ī -t ə r
Function: noun
Date: 1622
1 : one that underwrites : GUARANTOR
2 a : one that underwrites a policy of insurance : INSURER b : one who selects risks to be solicited or rates the acceptability of risks solicited
3 : one that underwrites a security issue