underwriter

• Personne ou institution financière qui évalue et assume un risque financier, généralement dans le cadre de contrats d'assurance ou de l'émission de nouveaux titres financiers.

A noun referring to a person or financial institution that evaluates and assumes financial risk, typically in the context of insurance policies or new securities offerings.

1. Securities UnderwriterB2formalbusiness

   A financial professional or institution that evaluates and assumes the risk of issuing new securities, guaranteeing their sale to investors.

   Souscripteur d'émission de titres

   • The investment bank acted as the underwriter for the company's initial public offering.
   • An underwriter assesses the financial health of a firm before pricing its bonds.
   • The underwriter guaranteed the purchase of all remaining shares.

   Synonymesinvestment banker

2. Insurance UnderwriterB2formalbusiness

   A person or company that evaluates insurance applications and decides on coverage terms and premiums.

   Assureur évaluateur de risques

   • The insurance underwriter reviewed the client's medical history before approving the policy.
   • An underwriter determines the risk level for a life insurance application.
   • The company hired a new underwriter to handle commercial property policies.

   Synonymesinsurance underwriter

3. Financial Institution as UnderwriterB2formalbusiness

   A financial organization that sells insurance policies or manages the issuance of securities.

   Institution financière agissant comme souscripteur

   • The bank serves as an underwriter for various insurance products.
   • As an underwriter, the firm guarantees the sale of municipal bonds.
   • The underwriter provided the necessary capital for the new stock issuance.

   Synonymesbackerguarantorinsurersponsorsurety