Underwriting Jobs in Half Moon Bay, 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

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Construction

experience, preferred CRIS, CPCU, or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Environmental Wholesale Distribution

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $68000.00 - $212000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $58000.00 - $167000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Commercial Credit Underwriter I / II - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: The UW is responsible for underwriting and structuring of credit transactions....

Senior Underwriter - Entertainment (Remote)

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The expertise you bring Bachelor's degree Minimum of 3-5 years Entertainment or Middle Market Underwriting Experience CPCU, AINS preferred Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including...

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Captives Executive Underwriter

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Senior Underwriter - LMM Construction

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The individual is accountable for reviewing, triaging, underwriting, and quoting submissions and securing binds to achieve his/her individual production goal while adhering to Chubb standards of underwriting...

Consulting Underwriter National Accts

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The role combines hands-on underwriting expertise, project work, and leadership in a fully remote setting. 45% - Underwrite complex group ancillary cases and respond to customer inquiries 40% - Manage...

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Large Group Underwriter Assoc

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

-Shares basic knowledge of underwriting practices and processes with peers and sales team....

Group Underwriter - Large, Senior

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Your Role The Premier Accounts Underwriting team serves group health care for national and public sector companies with over 3,000 employees and all labor and trust groups....

Underwriter IV - Commercial

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

RT Connector Binding Authority Underwriting Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Manages underwriting applications with the information necessary to rate, document and issue accurate and compliant policies....

Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Insurance Company, Agency or Brokerage experience preferred Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred Ready to prove your potential?...

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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AI for Loan Underwriting
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Loan Processing: Underwriting
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Half Moon Bay, CA 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 Half Moon Bay, 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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