der Underwriter
Translation
underwriter
Examples
Der Underwriter prüft das finanzielle Risiko.
The underwriter assesses the financial risk.
Die Bank arbeitet mit einem erfahrenen Underwriter.
The bank works with an experienced underwriter.
Grammar Patterns
((the underwriter)) + verb As a subject. The underwriter checks the risk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Risikoprüfer (risk assessor), Versicherer (insurer), Garant (guarantor)
Etymology
From English 'under' + 'writer'. Historically, someone who wrote their name under an insurance policy to accept the risk.
Memory Tips
This is an English loanword used in German finance. It retains its original meaning. Remember it's a masculine noun: 'der Underwriter'.