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.

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Austin, TX
- 20 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Austin, TX
- 20 hours ago
A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....

Associate Surety Underwriter, Surety Underwriting Development Program
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 20 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 20 hours ago
Liberty Mutual Surety is seeking ambitious college gradslike youto join this year's class of the Surety Underwriting Development Program....

Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 20 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 20 hours ago
If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you....

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
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...
Remote Work
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Portland, OR
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Portland, OR
- 1 day ago
As a Small Commercial 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...

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 1 day ago
property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Independent Agency
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Montgomery, AL
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Montgomery, AL
- 1 day ago
assistants, and junior underwriters Knowledge Command of insurance finance and actuarial concepts Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, underwriting, risk selection, pricing and marketplaces...

Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 2 days ago
commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions and nuanced approaches to the rapidly evolving mobility landscape....

- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Mahwah, NJ
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Mahwah, NJ
- 2 days ago
Provide support for underwriting functions like contract/commercial bonds and bid requests, ensuring compliance with state regulations....

Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
business experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate...

Surety Executive Underwriter - Core Contract (Orange, CA)
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 3 days ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....

Executive Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Madison, WI
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Madison, WI
- 4 days ago
Solve complex problems Establish and build healthy working relationships exceeds in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired Bachelor's degree CPCU or CRIS professional insurance...

Executive Underwriter, Large Property
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
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...

Underwriting Officer, Multi-Buyer Trade Credit
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 4 days ago
Beyond underwriting production responsibilities supported by higher level underwriting authority, the MBTC Underwriting Officer utilizes skills and experience to support and mentor team members and...

Senior Surety Underwriter - Large Contract
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plano, TX
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plano, TX
- 5 days ago
stakeholders Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to...
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- Credit Analysis
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