Underwriting Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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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Executive Underwriter or AVP underwriting Director

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers across Los Angeles...

Hybrid

Associate Consumer Underwriter - PacWest .

  • Ally Financial
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

General information Career area Underwriting Work Location(s) CA, CA Remote?...

Remote Hybrid

Senior Underwriter - Property

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

What You'll Do: Underwrite diverse commercial property risks, including condos, HOAs, apartment complexes, single- and multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use real estate Independently assess, structure...

Remote

Senior Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

This is a handson underwriting role for an experienced Inland Marine professional who combines strong technical judgment with a portfoliomanagement mindset....

Remote

Senior Underwriting Manager

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Key Responsibilities Underwriting & Risk Evaluation Underwrite new and renewal construction business in accordance with underwriting guidelines and appetite Evaluate complex construction risks, including...

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EQ & Flood Underwriter

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

develop junior underwriting staff Contribute to longterm CAT strategy, growth initiatives, and capital efficiency Qualifications Underwriter / Senior Underwriter 3-8+ years of property insurance underwriting...

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Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

  • Amwins
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

sessions and case studies Learn core underwriting concepts, risk evaluation, pricing, and policy structure Apply training directly in the office through hands-on underwriting experience alongside a...

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Underwriter II- Real Estate Banking

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

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Senior Underwriter - Multinational, Entertainment

  • Chubb
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

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Large Property Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

You'll underwrite new and renewal business, deliver risk management services, and support profitable growth across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and real estate....

Hybrid

Underwriter

  • JLL
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Underwriting Technician, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

This role is responsible for providing technical support to the Underwriter by assisting in evaluating the risk and the development and growth of the portfolio for Auto, General Liability and Workers...

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Vice President, Commercial Underwriter

  • Western Alliance Bank
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Vice President, Commercial Underwriter Location: Los Angeles What you'll do: As a Commercial Underwriter III - Commercial you'll be responsible for underwriting complex loan requests and...

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Senior Production Underwriter - Excess & Umbrella

  • Great American Insurance Group
  • Orange, CA (9 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA (9 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 7-9 years of casualty underwriting experience. Senior Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 10+ years of casualty underwriting experience....

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Director, Underwriter

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Newmark is in search of an Underwriter with 3-5+ years of commercial underwriting experience....

In Person

Demographic Data for Buena Park, CA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Buena Park, CA 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 Buena Park, CA
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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