Underwriting Jobs
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 Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 20 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 20 hours ago
Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Senior Surety Underwriter - Core Contract (MN)
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Bloomington, MN
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Bloomington, MN
- 1 day ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....

Senior Surety Underwriter - Small to Mid Contract
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Columbus, OH
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Columbus, OH
- 2 days ago
Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plano, TX
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plano, TX
- 3 days ago
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Senior Underwriter, Delegated Underwriting Authority
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
Experience in multi-line underwriting (professional liability, general liability, property, inland marine, and construction) environment....

Executive Underwriter, Programs
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Cincinnati, OH
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Cincinnati, OH
- 4 days ago
Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...
Analyze and underwrite exposures based on financial statement analysis and other predictive models....

Executive Underwriter, Ironshore Environmental Wholesale Distribution
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 5 days ago
They contribute to maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through effective underwriting decision making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships, and application of underwriting...

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Antonio, TX
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Antonio, TX
- 6 days ago
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...
Remote Work
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - East
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Columbus, OH
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Columbus, OH
- 6 days ago
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...
Remote Work
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - West
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Meridian, ID
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Meridian, ID
- 6 days ago
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...
Remote Work
Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Horsham, PA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Horsham, PA
- 6 days ago
Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 5 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...

- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate...
Remote Work
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 7 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 7 days ago
Description Provides surety underwriting support and technical administrative assistance to underwriters, management, and other staff....
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- Credit Analysis
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Personal Lines
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Underwriting
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Financial Services
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- High School Diploma
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
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- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
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- Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
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