Underwriting Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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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Underwriting Specialist - THREE

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Underwriting service responsibilities include but are not limited to: referral review, post-bind reviews, completing endorsement requests, rewrites, cancellations Ensure underwriting...

Senior Equipment Finance Underwriter

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Underwriting functional area Review and research moderately complex commercial or business loan and lease requests that require an in-depth evaluation Perform periodic reviews on assigned portfolio...

Senior Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Demonstrated knowledge of underwriting pricing for auto liability, general liability, workers compensation and excess/umbrella liability. Strong oral and written communication skills....

Treaty Underwriter Trainee

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries....

Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 days ago

This includes General Liability, Property, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Auto coverage....

VP Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago

The individual should also understand the role and impact of claims, actuarial, accounting, and finance in the underwriting process.Additional InformationPartnerRe provides a working environment in...

Underwriter

  • Islandia, NY (24 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Islandia, NY (24 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 22 days ago

Review insurance policy submissions and determine ability to underwrite, underwrite and price new and renewal business, and present quotes to the agent....

Senior Underwriter - Primary Casualty - GenStar

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Shape Your Future With Us GenStar Insurance Services, LLC is a premier provider of excess, surplus, and specialty property and casualty insurance written on General Star Indemnity Company (non-admitted...

AVP, Casualty Multiline Underwriter-Tempest Re USA

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Roles & Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Underwrite a portfolio of new and renewal accounts, managing client underwriting reviews, including catastrophe and non-catastrophe risk exposure...

AVP, Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Roles & Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Underwrite a portfolio of new and renewal accounts, managing client underwriting reviews, including catastrophe and non-catastrophe risk exposure...

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Products include Package, Property, General Liability, Auto, Worker's Compensation, Umbrella/Excess and International. Programs are guaranteed cost and Loss Sensitive structures....

Demographic Data for Bridgeport, CT

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT
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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