general agent vs underwriter

general agent and underwriter both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
general agent	Yes	No	No	No
underwriter	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, general agent and underwriter are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of general agent include insurance agent, insurance broker.

general agent (noun)	underwriter (noun)
someone authorized to transact every kind of business for the principal	a financial institution that sells insurance
an agent who sells insurance	a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
	an agent who sells insurance