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UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Finance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters
1, record 1, English, National%20Association%20of%20Review%20Appraisers%20and%20Mortgage%20Underwriters
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NARAMU 2, record 1, English, NARAMU
correct
- NARA/MU 1, record 1, English, NARA%2FMU
correct
- NARA-MU 1, record 1, English, NARA%2DMU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- National Association of Review Appraisers & Mortgage Underwriters 3, record 1, English, National%20Association%20of%20Review%20Appraisers%20%26%20Mortgage%20Underwriters
correct
- NARAMU 4, record 1, English, NARAMU
correct
- NARA/MU 1, record 1, English, NARA%2FMU
correct
- NARAMU 4, record 1, English, NARAMU
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1975, the National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters is an organization dedicated to maintaining professional standards and promoting ongoing education in the fields of appraisal review and mortgage underwriting. 5, record 1, English, - National%20Association%20of%20Review%20Appraisers%20and%20Mortgage%20Underwriters
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Finances
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters
1, record 1, French, National%20Association%20of%20Review%20Appraisers%20and%20Mortgage%20Underwriters
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NARAMU 2, record 1, French, NARAMU
correct
- NARA/MU 1, record 1, French, NARA%2FMU
correct
- NARA-MU 1, record 1, French, NARA%2DMU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- National Association of Review Appraisers & Mortgage Underwriters 3, record 1, French, National%20Association%20of%20Review%20Appraisers%20%26%20Mortgage%20Underwriters
correct
- NARAMU 4, record 1, French, NARAMU
correct
- NARA/MU 1, record 1, French, NARA%2FMU
correct
- NARAMU 4, record 1, French, NARAMU
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute of Underwriters
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Underwriters
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CIU 2, record 2, English, CIU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Institute of Underwriters is a long-standing insurance industry based association dedicated to the exchange of ideas on the current issues and challenges that... CIU members face in the field of underwriting. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Underwriters
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Assurances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Institute of Underwriters
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Underwriters
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CIU 2, record 2, French, CIU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Insurance
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Credit Insurance & Surety Association
1, record 3, English, International%20Credit%20Insurance%20%26%20Surety%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ICISA 1, record 3, English, ICISA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- International Credit Insurance Association 2, record 3, English, International%20Credit%20Insurance%20Association
former designation, correct
- ICIA 2, record 3, English, ICIA
former designation, correct, international
- ICIA 2, record 3, English, ICIA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association(ICISA) provides a forum for the continuous exchange of ideas and information, in order to improve and develop the specialised service its members give the business world. This includes the exchange of views and experience about trading conditions and developments in particular industrial and trade sectors as well as as markets, the exchange of information about credit risks and co-operation through reinsurance arrangements, particularly in export transactions. ICISA was established in Paris in 1928 as the International Credit Insurance Association(ICIA) In 2001 the name was changed to the International Credit Insurance & Surety Association, to reflect the fact that more than half of its members were by then(also) involved in the underwriting of surety business. ICISA commemorated its 75th anniversary in 2003. From its inception until 1999, the Association was based in Switzerland, where it is still registered under Swiss Civil Code. From 1999 until 2003 the head office of the Association was based in London, where it shared it's premises with the Berne Union. In July of 2003 the Association moved to Amsterdam. 1, record 3, English, - International%20Credit%20Insurance%20%26%20Surety%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
International Credit Insurance Association; ICIA: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 3, English, - International%20Credit%20Insurance%20%26%20Surety%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Assurances
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale des assureurs-crédit et caution
1, record 3, French, Association%20internationale%20des%20assureurs%2Dcr%C3%A9dit%20et%20caution
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association internationale des assureurs-crédit 2, record 3, French, Association%20internationale%20des%20assureurs%2Dcr%C3%A9dit
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association internationale des assureurs-crédit et caution : appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 1, record 3, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20assureurs%2Dcr%C3%A9dit%20et%20caution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association internationale des assureurs-crédit : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 3, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20assureurs%2Dcr%C3%A9dit%20et%20caution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-conforming mortgage loan
1, record 4, English, non%2Dconforming%20mortgage%20loan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- non conforming mortgage loan 2, record 4, English, non%20conforming%20mortgage%20loan
correct
- nonconforming mortgage loan 3, record 4, English, nonconforming%20mortgage%20loan
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A non conforming mortgage loan is one that does not conform to Federal National Mortgage Association(FNMA) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation(FHLMC) guidelines because the amount is too high or because FNMA/FHLMC underwriting or other criteria are not met. 2, record 4, English, - non%2Dconforming%20mortgage%20loan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prêt hypothécaire non conforme
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%AAt%20hypoth%C3%A9caire%20non%20conforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prêt hypothécaire non-conforme 2, record 4, French, pr%C3%AAt%20hypoth%C3%A9caire%20non%2Dconforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux des plus grandes agences de crédit aux États-Unis - Fannie Mae et Freddie Mac, fixent des plafonds sur le montant des prêts qu'ils donneront à un emprunteur pour une maison. Tout prêt hypothécaire qui exige plus que cela est considéré comme un prêt hypothécaire jumbo. Ils peuvent aussi être appelé un prêt hypothécaire non-conforme. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%AAt%20hypoth%C3%A9caire%20non%20conforme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prêt hypothécaire non conforme aux normes habituelles. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%AAt%20hypoth%C3%A9caire%20non%20conforme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- underwriting agreement 1, record 5, English, underwriting%20agreement
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... commitments pursuant to an underwriting agreement to purchase a new issue of securities or a secondary issue of securities by a subsidiary that is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada or regulated by a provincial securities commission and subject to the capital requirements for such underwriting agreements. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 1, record 5, English, - underwriting%20agreement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- accord de souscription
1, record 5, French, accord%20de%20souscription
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les engagements relatifs à un accord de souscription prévoyant l'achat d'une nouvelle émission de titres ou d'une deuxième émission par une filiale membre de l'Association canadienne des courtiers en valeurs mobilières, ou assujettie à la réglementation d'une commission des valeurs mobilières provinciale, sous réserve des modalités de capitalisation des accords de souscription. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 1, record 5, French, - accord%20de%20souscription
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-02-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- secondary issue of securities 1, record 6, English, secondary%20issue%20of%20securities
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... commitments pursuant to an underwriting agreement to purchase a new issue of securities or a secondary issue of securities by a subsidiary that is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada or regulated by a provincial securities commission and subject to the capital requirements for such underwriting agreements. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 1, record 6, English, - secondary%20issue%20of%20securities
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- deuxième émission de titres
1, record 6, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9mission%20de%20titres
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les engagements relatifs à un accord de souscription prévoyant l'achat d'une nouvelle émission de titres ou d'une deuxième émission par une filiale membre de l'Association canadienne des courtiers en valeurs mobilières, ou assujettie à la réglementation d'une commission des valeurs mobilières provinciale, sous réserve des modalités de capitalisation des accords de souscription. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 1, record 6, French, - deuxi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9mission%20de%20titres
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- new issue of securities 1, record 7, English, new%20issue%20of%20securities
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... commitments pursuant to an underwriting agreement to purchase a new issue of securities or a secondary issue of securities by a subsidiary that is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada or regulated by a provincial securities commission and subject to the capital requirements for such underwriting agreements. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 1, record 7, English, - new%20issue%20of%20securities
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Phraséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nouvelle émission de titres
1, record 7, French, nouvelle%20%C3%A9mission%20de%20titres
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les engagements relatifs à un accord de souscription prévoyant l'achat d'une nouvelle émission de titres ou d'une deuxième émission par une filiale membre de l'Association canadienne des courtiers en valeurs mobilières, ou assujettie à la réglementation d'une commission des valeurs mobilières provinciale, sous réserve des modalités de capitalisation des accords de souscription. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 1, record 7, French, - nouvelle%20%C3%A9mission%20de%20titres
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 1994-10-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- available capacity
1, record 8, English, available%20capacity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the dollar amount of coverage which the approved insurer is willing to provide for policies written under the [Nuclear Liability] Act. 1, record 8, English, - available%20capacity
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"available capacity" means, in respect of a policy, the total amount of underwriting capacity of the [Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada] and other approved insurers as communicated in writing to the Minister by the Manager of the Association. 1, record 8, English, - available%20capacity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- limite de souscription
1, record 8, French, limite%20de%20souscription
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
le montant de la couverture que l'assureur agréé est disposé à offrir à l'égard de polices souscrites en vertu de la Loi. 1, record 8, French, - limite%20de%20souscription
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«limite de souscription» désigne, relativement à une police, le montant total de la capacité de garantie de l'Association [Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada] et de tout autre assureur agréé, tel que communiqué par écrit au Ministre par le directeur de l'Association. 1, record 8, French, - limite%20de%20souscription
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
1, record 9, English, Association%20for%20Advanced%20Life%20Underwriting
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- AALU 1, record 9, English, AALU
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
1, record 9, French, Association%20for%20Advanced%20Life%20Underwriting
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- AALU 1, record 9, French, AALU
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-08-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- underwriting association 1, record 10, English, underwriting%20association
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- association de souscription
1, record 10, French, association%20de%20souscription
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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