Underwriting Jobs in Tustin, 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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Large Property Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 4 days ago

You'll underwrite new and renewal business, deliver risk management services, and support profitable growth across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and real estate....

Hybrid

Senior Production Underwriter - Excess & Umbrella

  • Great American Insurance Group
  • Orange, CA (3 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA (3 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 7-9 years of casualty underwriting experience. Senior Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 10+ years of casualty underwriting experience....

In Person

Director, Underwriter

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Newmark is in search of an Underwriter with 3-5+ years of commercial underwriting experience....

In Person

Underwriter

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Orange, CA (3 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (3 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 7 days ago

of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....

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Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

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AVP - Underwriter, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Knowledge in underwriting General Liability, Workers Compensation, Auto and Umbrella Exhibits strong technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation...

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Remote Sr. Non-QM Underwriter

  • Paramount Residential Mortgage Group
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Maintains underwriting activity logs and provides monthly underwriting report to underwriting manager. Frontline underwriting of non-QM loan products....

Remote

Senior Government Underwriter

  • HomeXpress Mortgage Corp
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 14 days ago

At least one government underwriting designation: VA LAPP/SAR, or FHA DE Manual underwriting to FHA and VA handbook requirements AUS proficient Computer proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and various...

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Underwriter

  • HomeXpress Mortgage Corp
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Required Knowledge: Conforming and Non-QM Underwriting Guidelines Strong verbal & written communications skills Strong problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational...

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Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 15 days ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

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Commercial Surety Underwriter

  • IAT Insurance Group
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 16 days ago

May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals Provide general direction to the Account Managers for bond processing....

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant Trainee - Mission Viejo, CA

  • United States Liability Insurance Group
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 19 days ago

on underwriting information....

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Underwriting Assistant - Mission Viejo, CA

  • United States Liability Insurance Group
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 19 days ago

/Casualty insurance experience preferred Continuing education: History of continuing insurance education is preferred Salary range: $60K - $90K What We Offer: One of the advantages of working at USLI...

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Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty

  • Everest Group Ltd.
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale exclusivity for various products....

Hybrid

National Commercial Underwriter/Counsel (Remote)

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Demonstrated commercial underwriting experience grounded in ownership and accountability....

Remote

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Tustin, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Tustin, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Tustin, 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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