What is Underwriter?
Underwriter refers to an individual or an organization who is considered to be a financial risk expert and who evaluates and assumes other party's risk for a commission.
Underwriter definition
Underwriter refers to an individual or an organization who is considered to be a financial risk expert and who evaluates and assumes other party's risk for a commission. Investors refer to them when a business needs assessment if it's a risk worth taking.
Underwriters are found in different areas of finance like the mortgage industry, the insurance industry, equity markets and common types of debt securities.