What does underwriter mean?

A person or organisation that accepts insurance risks. An institution guaranteeing to buy securities not purchased by investors.

How is underwriter pronounced?

UK /ˈʌndəraɪtə/, US /ˈʌndɚraɪtɚ/.

/ˈʌndəraɪtə/ · /ˈʌndɚraɪtɚ/

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保险承保人；承保机构

n. A person or organisation that accepts insurance risks.

保险承保人；承保机构

n. An institution guaranteeing to buy securities not purchased by investors.

证券承销商

The underwriter checked our roof before approving the insurance.

承保人在批准保险之前检查了我们的屋顶。

An underwriter assesses potential losses before deciding whether to offer insurance for buildings in areas prone to flooding.

承保人会评估潜在损失，再决定是否为易受洪灾地区的建筑提供保险。

保险领域指承保人，证券领域指承销商。

What does underwriter mean?: A person or organisation that accepts insurance risks. An institution guaranteeing to buy securities not purchased by investors.
How is underwriter pronounced?: UK /ˈʌndəraɪtə/, US /ˈʌndɚraɪtɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.