Underwriting Jobs in Stamford, 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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of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....

Excess & Surplus - Senior Production Excess Casualty Underwriter

  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

) ASLI or CPCU designations (preferred) Candidates with a carrier background will be given preference....

Commercial Line Insurance Underwriter

  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Inquire for details Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; Inquire for details Job Criteria: Start Date: 10/01/2025 Position Type: Full-Time Temporary Years of Experience...

Underwriting Director - Life And Health

  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago

/Casualty insurance industries.Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.Gen...

Training Specialist, Underwriter Workbench

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Position: Training Specialist, Underwriter Workbench Location: Stamford, NYC, Atlanta or Chicago - Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/week to start and then flexible) Job Type: Contract Duration: 8 months to...

Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Their focus is on commercial auto, general liability, property, and auto insurance. Job Description: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in P&C underwriting....

Property Treaty, Associate Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago

You will get on-the-job work experience including training and support as you embark on your underwriting journey....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Garden City, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Manage underwriting files on accounts in which policies are not issued and handle according to Company and internal established procedures....

Underwriting Assistant

  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Morstan General Agency is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in New Hyde Park, NY....

Senior Underwriter

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Preferred: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Remote Work

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

Commercial Renewal Underwriter

  • Uniondale, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Uniondale, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and suggest risk mitigation strategies to enhance underwriting practices and minimize exposure....

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Great Neck, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Stamford, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Stamford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Stamford, 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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