Underwriting meaning

Word: Underwriting

How to pronounce: ˈʌndəraɪt

Verb

Definitions:

1. Sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.

Example sentences: "The policy, underwritten at Lloyd's, indemnifies trustees against loss arising from wrongful acts"

2. (of a bank or other financial institution) pledge to buy all the unsold shares in (an issue of new shares)

Example sentences: "The purchase is being paid for by a share issue, which has been underwritten"

3. Write (something) below something else, especially other written matter.


Synonyms:

guarantee

insure

finance

subsidize

fund


Derivations:

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