Underwriting Jobs in Newark, 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 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...

Group Underwriter Senior (Stop Loss)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, Technology & Life Sciences Loss Sensitive

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Insurance Analyst

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 days ago

financial exams, and market conduct exams Develop analytical tools to help the business effectively manage existing portfolios Work closely with product management to develop and enhance pricing and underwriting...

Account Executive/Underwriter, Life Sciences Specialist

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, Technology & Life Sciences Loss Sensitive

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Payments Risk & Underwriting Analyst II

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Shopmonkey is seeking an experienced Payments Risk and Underwriting Analyst II to join our team....

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Home Loan Underwriters

  • Dublin, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The loan underwriter will be performing in-depth underwriting analysis of each borrowers character, credit worthiness and financial condition....

Principal Product Manager, Underwriting

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 days ago

As the Principal Product Manager, Underwriting at Upstart, you will ship core improvements to our machine learning models, with a focus on credit risk and underwriting....

Underwriting Consultant

  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 days ago

(6) years of experience in Underwriting, Marketplace Evaluations, Financial Analysis, or a related field....

GSE Underwriting Coordinator

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Department: GSE Underwriting We are Walker & Dunlop....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Senior Underwriter

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Our Construction Primary Casualty team offers Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage on a primary basis and project specific primary basis to General Contractors, Construction...

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • San Ramon, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Chubb is seeking a skilled Commercial Lines Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance team in our Walnut Creek Branch....

Underwriter, Property & Marine

  • San Ramon, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 21 days ago

The Commercial Insurance Division is seeking to fill an Property Underwriter position in the Pacific North Region....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Newark, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Newark, 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 Newark, 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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