Underwriting Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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.

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Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 23 hours ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with medical database underwriting. + Background in small group underwriting highly preferred. + Experience with Gradient underwriting software preferred...

Wholesale Transportation Underwriter - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience + 3 + years of Commercial Auto underwriting experience; transportation underwriting...

Life Sciences Underwriter, US Middle Market (Senior or AVP)

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

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....

Financial Institutions Underwriter, Middle Markets (Mid-Senior - Senior)

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

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....

AVP Private Equity Underwriter, Middle Markets

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

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....

Global/Multinational Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

Coverage offerings include Property, General Liability, Foreign Voluntary Workers' Compensation, and more....

Credit Underwriter III

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of commercial credit underwriting Experience with Moodys CreditLens Experience in fraud detection best practices associated with on-line lending....

Underwriter Trainee

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 6 days ago

In this position, you will learn to underwrite and analyze new and renewal business....

Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Consistently adheres to underwriting letter of authority, guidelines, and insurance laws. Manage results of book of business and implement underwriting action when applicable....

SVP Contract Surety Large Accounts Underwriting Manager, Central

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 7 days ago

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....

Front-End Insurance Analyst

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Professional designations such as CIC, CPCU, ARM, AU, AINS, Property & Casualty license, or equivalent is preferred....

Remote Work

P&C Complex Liability/High Hazard Casualty Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 12 days ago

Our team underwrites complex risks most retail carriers would decline!...

Underwriter

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago

Collaboration and Continuous Learning: Receptive to feedback from more experienced underwriting team members....

Technology Middle Market Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 days ago

decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

AVP, Underwriting Officer Or VP Senior Underwriting Officer

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 days ago

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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Kansas City, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Kansas City, MO
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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