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Synonyms
un·der·writ·er (ŭńdər-rī́tər)

noun 

One that underwrites, especially:
  1. A person or firm engaged in the insurance business.
  2. An insurance agent who assesses the risk of enrolling an applicant for coverage or a policy.
  3. One that guarantees the purchase of a full issue of stocks or bonds.