intermediary
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/ usplural intermediariesa person or organization that makes business or financial arrangements between companies or organizations that do not deal with each other directly:
Global sourcing often creates additional intermediaries, such as foreign distributors, brokers, freight forwarders, and customs clearing agents.
act/serve as an intermediary between sb/sth and sb/sth Insurance brokers act as intermediaries between companies that are seeking insurance and companies that provide such coverage.
through/via an intermediary The bank has three million customers and provides loans via intermediaries such as high street stores.
an insurance/market/mortgage intermediary
intermediary markets/buyers
See also
financial intermediary