Underwriting Jobs in San Francisco, 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, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

Description Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions (LMMS) is a highly collaborative team that draws on the firm's vast commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions...

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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriting Manager, Cyber

Under direction from manager, focuses on the oversight of Underwriting execution, including administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, and analyzing the quality of policies underwritten...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sr Underwriting Officer, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers compensation) in Mobility Solutions....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Specialty Property

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriting Development Program - Global Risk Solutions - June 2025

Then be in your element when you're part of the collaborative underwriting team at Liberty Mutual....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-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 Underwriter, Healthcare Professional Liability

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...

Market Facing Life Sciences Underwriter, Middle Markets

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 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....

Construction Underwriter

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Ability to present underwriting findings to credit committee with clarity and confidence....

Middle Market P&C Executive Underwriter

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Project Finance Associate Underwriter/Project Manager Associate

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Additionally, assist in the preparation of underwriting packages for proposed debt financings....

Account Executive/Underwriter, Life Sciences Specialist

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

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AI for Loan Underwriting
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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