Underwriting Jobs in Vestavia Hills, 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 Construction

Qualifications Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control...

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 insurance designation preferred Proven...

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 9 hours ago

Communicate to Loan Originator and Processor through calls or emails related to FirstBank loan products, underwriting guidelines, loan scenarios, file statuses, etc....

Health Insurance Analyst II

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago

BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Analyst II will be responsible for supporting and developing the quality improvement, risk adjustment and/or plan performance processes. This includes monitoring and reporting...

Commercial Underwriter III Full Remote

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago

You’ll focus on more complex loans including LIHTC, large CRE transactions, Commercial & Industrial loans, and will progressively underwrite New Market Tax Credit deals....

Remote Work

Senior Hospital Production Underwriter - Medical Professional Liability

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 4 days ago

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

Remote Work

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 8 days ago

System (AUS) or predetermined guidelines to underwrite loans Stay abreast of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) guidelines and order PMI as necessary Maintain knowledge of all applicable underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant - National Accounts Casualty-Wholesale

  • Hoover, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 10 days ago

, or Underwriting Consultant....

Territory Underwriter

  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 12 days ago

markets, and contracted insurers; documents agency visits Performs agency evaluations and works with Business Development to create and ensure agency goals are being met Qualifications Bachelor's degree CPCU...

Remote Work

Underwriter, Financial Lines

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 14 days ago

Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High...

Property and Casualty Senior Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High...

Underwriter Trainee

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 18 days ago

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a plus....

Commercial Underwriter

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 21 days ago

May assist with manual underwriting of new standard loans....

Underwriter - Technology

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 24 days ago

Business Insurance helps companies in the UK and Ireland identify, prepare for and mitigate risks by offering a broad array of industry-specific, combined property and casualty insurance solutions to...

LIHTC Feasibility Underwriter

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Vestavia Hills, AL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Vestavia Hills, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Vestavia Hills, 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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