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

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Mutli-Industry

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Multi-National Underwriter

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

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...

Underwriter

  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain underwriting quality standards, including thorough documentation related to final underwriting decisions....

VP, Credit Underwriter - Enterprise Software

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Underwriting experience with a specific focus on software and technology investments. Advanced MS Excel and financial modeling capabilities....

Middle Market P&C Executive Underwriter

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: 3-10+ years of middle market P&C underwriting experience required Retail relationships in NW territory required BA/BS degree required...

Underwriter II

  • Concord, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview The Production Underwriter administers the underwriting and servicing of new and renewal accounts for assigned Nonprofit agents and producers in compliance with Company underwriting, authority...

Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager- Walnut Creek

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

Enters, maintains and monitors accounts using underwriting, analysis, and desktop systems. Prepares effective internal and external communications on underwriting issues....

Sr. Commercial Underwriter

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 6 days ago

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH C&I AND CRE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE....

Sr Home Loan Underwriter

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

Must remain current on and relays on investor guidelines, mortgage insurance updates and other critical underwriting information to Home Loan processing team....

GSE Underwriting Analyst

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

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

Lower Middle Market Underwriter

  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This individual reports into a Commercial Insurance branch office and matrixes into a regional LMM underwriting team....

Home Loan Underwriter

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

Remains current on and relays investor guidelines, mortgage insurance updates and other critical underwriting information to Home Loan processing team....

Asset Underwriter

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 7 days ago

Ensure Compliance: Maintain accuracy and regulatory adherence across all underwriting and documentation processes....

SBA Loan Underwriter

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Maintain knowledge of company underwriting and lending guidelines and provide input to guidelines when requested. Review and sign off all underwriting conditions in a timely manner....

Demographic Data for Pleasanton, CA

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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
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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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