Underwriting Jobs in Poway, 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 Renewal Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Lines of business Include Property, General Liability, Automobile, WC, and Umbrella policies with account premiums between $50,000 to $250,000. Achieve favorable rate and retention....

Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Underwrite and Thrive: Profitably underwrite new lines and renewals. Renewal book of $5M to $8, and a new business production goal of $1.5M+ annually....

Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago

& Casualty insurance needs....

P&C Middle Market Renewal Center Underwriter

  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (18 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

basis, including the following responsibilities: Underwriting: Underwrites renewal business including some account rounding opportunities Seamlessly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when...

Complex Property Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 12 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....

Financial Dividend Underwriter I San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Performs a wide range of duties related to the underwriting process. Renders an underwriting decision within credit guidelines while ensuring compliance with federal lending regulations....

Commercial Underwriter IV

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Commercial Real Estate Loan Underwriter (San Diego)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Underwrites credit union's commercial real estate loans: Analyzes financials, credit and collateral. Provides relationship manager with initial assessment and additional due-diligence items....

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

Insurance Underwriter - Food (Prepared Takeout)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

; etc.. *** Serve as a resource to subordinate underwriting levels, other underwriting departments, and agents. *** Communicate underwriting appetite and strategies to agents. *** Develop new agency...

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Insurance - Trucking Insurance Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Activities: *** Review and analyze underwriting documents to approve or reject applications. *** Identify and minimize impact of changes in exposure to risk. *** Oversee progress of compliance with...

Remote Work

Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

Sr. Underwriter Flood

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Complete thorough, accurate, detailed underwriting notes to document the underwriting thought process Submit clear, detailed referrals to carrier partners (when required)....

Associate Underwriter, Earthquake

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics. Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences....

Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

. • Provide any necessary direction to Underwriting Assistant(s). • Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Poway, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Poway, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
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 Poway, 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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