Underwriting Jobs in Gardendale, AL

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

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...

Senior Affordable Housing (LIHTC) Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 7 hours ago

Through timely and thorough underwriting, this role supports Regions strategy to maintain and expand investor relationships....

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Mountain Brook, AL (16 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (16 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Senior Hospital Production Underwriter - Medical Professional Liability

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Experience in a production underwriting role, with specific broker territory and assignments. CPCU, RPLU, AIC or ARM highly desired....

Remote Work

Property and Casualty Underwriting Coordinator

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Collaborates with underwriting teams to relay information, coordinate tasks, and support the overall underwriting process....

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North Americas leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures....

Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

The Underwriter will provide exceptional service to our clients and underwrite multifamily products....

Senior Regional Credit Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum 5 or more years of commercial credit underwriting experience with preferably a primary focus on C&I loans....

Remote Work

Branch Loan Underwriter - Forestdale

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 13 days ago

AmFirst is committed to trust, integrity, and financial wellness. We love giving our members exceptional service and value. We treat our employees just the same—like family. AmFirst provides...

New Business Production Underwriter - Remote in State of Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 13 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Remote Work

Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 15 days ago

Outlook, Word and Excel) We are looking for people with: 1 or more years of prior insurance experience and/or related degree from an accredited four-year university Ability to earn a Property & Casualty...

Executive or Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine Executive or Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 16 days ago

experience Senior Underwriter title: 3+ years of commercial Inland Marine production underwriting experience Expertise in underwriting construction, transportation, and renewable energy risks preferred...

Associate Insurance Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 21 days ago

Join our Special Risk Underwriting team in Birmingham. This position is in-office....

Commercial Lines Underwriter, Broker

  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Develops and maintains underwriting and cooperative service relationships with insurance carriers by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of commercial insurance and underwriting guidelines, both in excess...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Gardendale, AL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Gardendale, AL 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 Gardendale, AL
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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