Meaning of the word underwriting in English

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underwriting

US /ˈʌndərˌraɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌndərˌraɪtɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the process of assessing the risk of a potential client or policyholder and determining the terms and conditions of coverage, especially in insurance or finance

Example:
The bank's underwriting department carefully reviewed the loan application.
Effective underwriting is crucial for managing risk in the insurance industry.
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