Underwriting Jobs in California
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.
Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 11 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 11 hours ago
commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions and nuanced approaches to the rapidly evolving mobility landscape....
Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
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...
Surety Executive Underwriter - Core Contract (Orange, CA)
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 1 day ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....
Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 days ago
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...
Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 4 days ago
As an Inland Marine Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks, determine...
Remote Work
Executive Underwriter- Excess Casualty Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
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...
Underwriter Commercial Lines Farm
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate...
Remote Work
Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
As a Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial in property casualty insurance, you'll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks...
Remote Work
Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) Underwriter
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
Utilizing data, analytics, and technology to improve Underwriting risk selection and portfolio management. Special projects as assigned....
Remote Work
Underwriter, Environmental Casualty
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 9 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 9 days ago
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...
Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most recent years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...
Remote Work
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
Underwrite policies within own underwriting authority....
Accounting, Finance, or Business or related field or equivalent work experience (must have completed accounting and credit training courses). 7 - 10 years of relevant credit analysis or commercial underwriting...
What you will do Input, underwrite, price, and communicate consistent with the Company's Underwriting Philosophy. Participates in phone conversations with, and visits to, agency partners....
Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions. Does not have any assigned Production or Service goals....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.
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Underwritings in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Personal Lines
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Professional Liability
- Umbrella Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Loss Control
- Premium Audit
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Cross Selling
- Agency Management
- Employee Benefits
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Building Relationships
- Workers' Compensation
- Appraisal
- File Management
- Goal Oriented
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Risk Management
- Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- Auditing
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Presentation
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Coaching
- Filing
- Bachelor's Degree
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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