Underwriting Jobs in Concord, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $82000.00 - $212000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Healthcare Professional Liability

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent 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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

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

Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts

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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Underwriter - Large Group, Experienced

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 15 days ago

The Underwriter - Large Group, Experienced will report to the group underwriting manager....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter II

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum 5 years of experience in jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required....

Senior Cyber & Tech Risk Underwriter - Western Region Remote

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

experience and 3+ years in Cyber related field such as Cyber claims, product administration, underwriting or security etc Commercial Underwriting and/or Marketing experience Existing broker relationships...

Remote Work

Underwriter III

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of three- five (3-5) years underwriting experience with conforming and non-conforming loans required....

Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business...

Underwriting Assistant - Workers' Compensation

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Builds and fosters internal and external relationships in order to provide a superior underwriting product and customer service experience....

Executive Production Underwriter, San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Skills and Qualifications 6+ years of underwriting experience with a minimum of 4 years of Cyber and Tech E&O underwriting experience Wholesale and Retail relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area...

Senior Underwriter, Product Technical Specialist

  • Fairfield, CA (22 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CA (22 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Highly preferred candidates also have: Bachelor's degree, CPCU, or related professional Insurance Institute designations Solid background in personal lines, including insurance data analysis, and underwriting...

Executive Bond Underwriter, Contract Surety

  • Walnut Creek, CA (6 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (6 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Weigh decisions between underwriting standards and customer needs and expectations. Balance risk relative to return to make effective and acceptable underwriting decisions....

Senior Underwriting Clerk

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This role is eligible to participate in Zenith's hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the in-office schedule established by...

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Loan Processing: Underwriting
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Concord, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Concord, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 Concord, 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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