Underwriting Jobs in Yorba Linda, 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

Surety Executive Underwriter - Core Contract (Orange, CA)

Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....

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...

Account Executive/Underwriter, Life Sciences Specialist

  • Diamond Bar, CA (7 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (7 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 5 days ago

in alignment with our risk appetite. + Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Middle Market Commercial Accounts

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella....

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter National Accounts

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 7 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

Construction Casualty Underwriter I

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 8 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....

Corporate Credit Underwriter

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Estate Loans Evaluate the creditworthiness of prospective Borrower(s) and all Guarantor(s) May conduct property inspections of proposed collateral to satisfy any questions or doubts raised in the underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant-National Accounts Casualty West Coast

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 14 days ago

, or Underwriting Consulting Director....

Underwriter - American Team Managers Insurance Services

  • Santa Ana, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Provides leadership to a production/underwriting team. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Carrier Partners....

Multinational Underwriting Specialist - Technology (Hybrid or Remote)

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Underwrites a book of business and manages underwriting quality and book management....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter - Cyber/Tech

  • Diamond Bar, CA (7 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (7 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

VP, Senior Underwriter Portfolio Manager MMB - (Hybrid) Irvine/Santa Monica

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities Candidates will work within a team construct to take a leadership role in the credit underwriting and portfolio management of diverse debt solutions for middle-market companies....

Non-QM Underwriter

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 22 days ago

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

Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Casualty-Wholesale

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

VP, Senior Underwriter Portfolio Manager MMB - Irvine/Santa Monica

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Yorba Linda, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Responsibilities Candidates will work within a team construct to take a leadership role in the credit underwriting and portfolio management of diverse debt solutions for middle-market companies....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Yorba Linda, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda, 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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