underwriters

The Sailor's Word-Book

The parties who take upon themselves the risk of insurance, and so called from subscribing their names at the foot of the policy. They are legally presumed to be acquainted with every custom of the trade whereon they enter a policy.

Related Words

  • misrepresentation to the underwriters

    , of any fact or circumstance material to the risk of insuring, whether by the insured or his agent,...

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