Underwriting Jobs in Little Rock, AR

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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Business Banking Underwriting Manager

  • U.S. Bank
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago

Business Banking Underwriting Manager at U.S....

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Commercial Underwriter - Renewable Energy

  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 14 days ago

+ Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

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Senior Medical Underwriter

  • Highmark Health
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago

Fulfills Highmark's mission to provide and maintain affordable products, by performing ongoing review of the medical underwriting guidelines and departmental procedures....

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Senior Underwriter

  • BITCO Corporation
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 22 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 22 days ago

Position Summary: This position is responsible for evaluating commercial insurance applications and underwriting new and renewal business from an assigned agency portfolio in a timely, accurate, and...

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Associate Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

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Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process, and proficiency in the use of qualitative and...

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Associate Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Highmark Health
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

or other quantitative analysis discipline Substitutions + 6 years relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization Preferred + None EXPERIENCE Minimum + 0 - 2 years of experience in Insurance...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Little Rock, AR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Little Rock, AR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Little Rock, AR
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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