Underwriting Jobs in Moraga, 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

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

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

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 Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

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

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...

E&S Excess Casualty Underwriter

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

CPCU) preferred Advanced working knowledge of Commercial P&C / E&S products and insurance concepts, UW processes and procedures, laws and regulations, terminology, concepts and principles related to...

AVP Underwriting Officer OR VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Underwriting Assistant II

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Lines of Business Include: Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation The opportunity awaits... Hands on, robust, fully paid training program by insurance industry professionals....

Group Underwriter Senior (Stop Loss)

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

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV)

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Level I or Mid Level II)

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter - San Francisco, CA

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Mid-Level II or Sr. Level III)

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Underwriter - Cyber Risks

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Moraga, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Structure tailor-made solutions by considering the team underwriting parameters and underwriting policy and using underwriting knowledge and experience to win new business and retain existing....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Moraga, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Moraga, 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 Moraga, 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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