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.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $41000.00 - $62000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Independent Agency

assistants, and junior underwriters Knowledge Command of insurance finance and actuarial concepts Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, underwriting, risk selection, pricing and marketplaces...

Brown & Brown Inc

Associate Underwriter

Review applications to confirm that information is appropriate to determining underwriting actions....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $89000.00 - $247000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Responsible for a profitable book of insurance business by marketing, managing, underwriting, and...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Executive Underwriter, Ocean Marine - Cargo

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required 10 years expected, typically 15 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience CPCU...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you....

WAHVE

Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most recent years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...

Remote Work
Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Construction

experience, preferred CRIS, CPCU, or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Public Entity Education

experience, preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Large Property

Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience CPCU or...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Multi Industry

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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Account Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $49000.00 - $88000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Applies understanding of risk evaluation on new and renewal business; gathers, organizes and enters...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriter

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $58000.00 - $138000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Markets, underwrites, and services moderate risks for an underwriting portfolio associated with a...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings 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
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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