underwriter

noun
High School
1

An entity assuming a financial risk.

2

A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured.

3

An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing