Underwriting Jobs in Boston, MA
An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.
Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.
Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 1 day ago
; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....
Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 1 day ago
Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....
Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 2 days ago
Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....
Underwriter, Global Transaction Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
We are looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to underwrite transactional risk insurance products, specializing in R&W insurance....
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Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 10 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 10 days ago
Description Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions (LMMS) is a highly collaborative team that draws on the firm's vast commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions...
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $80000.00 Job Category: Underwriting The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience...
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....
Insurance Underwriter M&A. Job in Lowell Gr8Jobs
- Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 10 hours ago
- Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 10 hours ago
Insurance - Transactional M&A R&A Risk Underwriting - Lowell, MA Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions Representation and Warranty Insurance Underwriting MBA Attorney CPA Accountant Underwriter Underwriting...
Medicare Financial Underwriter
- Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
- 10 hours ago
- Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
- 10 hours ago
This position underwrites for medical and pharmacy and will compute rates for both renewing and prospective group accounts....
Underwriter* Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience can be used in lieu of a degree* 3+ years in auto finance underwriting (prime, sub-prime, and/or non-prime) is required; 5+ years in auto...
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....
Provides training and mentorship to less experienced underwriting officers....
- Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
This role will combine your underwriting and communication experience to assist our members through the loan application process....
- Marblehead, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Marblehead, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
Underwrite new and existing policies in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements....
Position Summary Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Coram Home Infusion Underwriting team?...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Personal Lines
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Professional Liability
- Umbrella Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Loss Control
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Employee Benefits
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Goal Oriented
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Decision Making
- Accounting
- Retail
- Negotiation
- High School Diploma
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Presentation
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Filing
- Reporting
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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