Joint Underwriter Association

Definition of "Joint underwriter association"

Combination of several insurance companies to provide the capacity to underwrite a particular type or size of exposure. For example, liability coverage for a drug company's vaccine has been instituted as the result of several insurance companies working together to provide the required capacity due to the extra hazard.

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