Underwriting Jobs in Sacramento, 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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Regional Executive Underwriter - Commercial

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Why choose CIGs Underwriting Team?...

Senior Underwriter/Senior Account Specialist, Inland Marine

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Four-year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Office skills to include MS Word and MS Excel....

Underwriting Manager: Cyber, MPL

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The base salary range for the Underwriting Manager position is $116k - $159k/year with a 30% bonus potential....

Senior Underwriter (Remote - Nationwide) - Remote - Nationwide

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

Required Experience and Competencies Bachelors degree; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) preferred. 5+ years of experience in Medical Professional Liability underwriting...

Remote Work

Life Underwriting Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago

MMFA Underwriting is an organization providing a variety of customer, advisor, and risk management services (suitability, underwriting and claims adjudication)....

Remote Work

Underwriter-Contractors - Remote

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago

Today, MiniCo is a member of the Jencap Program Administrators division, offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures....

Remote Work

Underwriting Coordinator

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Support all steps of the underwriting process in conjunction with the underwriting operations function....

Commercial Ag Sr. Underwriter

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Solid knowledge of commercial underwriting policies, practices and procedures....

Agri Business Underwriting Specialist

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as AFIS, CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC....

Market Facing Underwriter, Middle Markets

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

& Casualty insurance needs....

Consumer Lending Underwriting Manager

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Consumer Lending Underwriting Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of a team of Underwriters handling multiple consumer lending products in a cross channel environment....

Associate Underwriter

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Personal Lines Underwriter....

Underwriter - Workers' Compensation

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Jr. Underwriter Assistant - Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are Bass Underwriters, Inc. is a leading Managing General Agency for commercial property and casualty insurance....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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