Underwriting Jobs in Pleasanton, 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 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...

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...

Home Loan Underwriters

  • Dublin, CA (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, CA (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Underwriting Consultant

  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

GSE Underwriting Coordinator

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Senior Underwriter

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 10 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 (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 10 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 (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Group Underwriter II (Stop Loss)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Underwriting Assistant - Workers' Compensation

  • Dublin, CA (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Executive Bond Underwriter, Contract Surety

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 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 (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (5 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 17 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...

Underwriting Analyst

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Summary At the direction of your supervisor, provide underwriting support to the Employee Benefits Division Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform analyses within the MMA West Actuarial and Underwriting...

Surety Assistant Underwriting Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 22 days ago

This role will serve as a point member of our underwriting team, handling routine underwriting responsibilities including but not limited to the below, in a fashion consistent with the company policy...

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Pleasanton, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
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 Pleasanton, 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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