Underwriting Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Commercial Credit Underwriter I / II - San Francisco

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Group Underwriter - Large, Senior

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, 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....

Consumer Loan Underwriter

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Originate, input, process, underwrite (decision credits) docs, fund, book, post docs, loan servicing, reporting (covering the entire spectrum of loan origination and servicing with primary emphasis...

Senior Underwriter - Wholesale

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the Company's Underwriting Philosophy....

SENIOR LOAN UNDERWRITER (Home Loan Program) University of California Office of the President

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary The Senior Loan Officer (Home Loan Underwriter) uses knowledge of loan origination and underwriting concepts to complete underwriting evaluation of mortgage loan applications....

Associate Underwriter Commercial Lines

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Underwriting results according to Company Goals and Guidelines....

Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

& Casualty insurance needs....

Residential Appraisals and Valuations Underwriter (US)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Collaborate closely with the Underwriting and Investor Operations teams to ensure high analytical standards and reliable property valuation outcomes. About you Meticulous attention to detail....

Principal Product Manager, Underwriting

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ 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....

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ 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 (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Underwriter - Workers' Compensation

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide any necessary direction to Underwriting Assistant(s)....

Senior Underwriter, Property

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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