Underwriting Jobs in Union City, 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

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

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

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

Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $58000.00 - $167000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions and nuanced approaches to the rapidly evolving mobility landscape....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts

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

Underwriter - Large Group, Experienced

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 21 days ago

The Underwriter - Large Group, Experienced will report to the group underwriting manager....

Senior Underwriter

  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Construction Primary Casualty team offers Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage on a primary basis and project specific primary basis to General Contractors, Construction...

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Chubb is seeking a skilled Commercial Lines Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance team in our San Francisco Branch....

Senior Product Manager, Underwriting & Policy Management Platform Services

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

management and underwriting systems....

Large Group Underwriter Assoc

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

-Shares basic knowledge of underwriting practices and processes with peers and sales team....

Underwriter, Property & Marine

  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Commercial Insurance Division is seeking to fill an Property Underwriter position in the Pacific North Region....

Group Underwriter II (Stop Loss)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred....

Underwriter IV - Business Credit/ Technology Finance

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 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...

Group Underwriter Senior (Stop Loss)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 3 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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Union City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Union City, 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
9.9%
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 Union City, 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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