Meaning of the word underwriter in English

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underwriter

US /ˈʌn.dɚˌraɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌraɪ.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person or company that undertakes to guarantee the financial support or risk of a venture, especially in insurance or finance

Example:
The insurance underwriter assessed the risk of the new policy.
Investment banks often act as underwriters for initial public offerings.
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