Underwriting Jobs in Torrington, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Underwriting Technician

  • West Hartford, CT (19 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (19 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers....

Transportation Underwriter

  • West Hartford, CT (19 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (19 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Review new and renewal commercial insurance risks in the Small Business Transportation Program, working with Motor Carrier, General Liability, and Motor Truck Cargo coverages, forms, underwriting, and...

Manager, Underwriting Business Credit Center

  • Plantsville, CT (21 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plantsville, CT (21 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Consult with MD Underwriting BCC, Business Banker and MD of Government Guaranteed Lending (SBA) to recommend proper loan structuring that limits risk....

Sr Mgr - Underwriting

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago

**Position Summary** Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Underwriting team?...

Wholesale Management Liability Underwriter - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 4 days ago

As an Underwriter on the Wholesale Management Liability Team at Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford, your primary role will be to underwrite and actively pursue new business, underwrite and maintain...

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 5 days ago

. * Minimum 7 years of experience in jumbo and super jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required * Minimum 7 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (...

Underwriter II

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

VP, Underwriter - Main Street

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States....

Sr. Commercial Underwriter-Business Center, Account Executive Officer

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 7 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? 4 years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Underwriting Consultant, E&I Underwriting - Stop Loss

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in healthcare underwriting for any variety of products: self-funded, ASO, fully insured, medical underwriting, or group 5+ years of experience with Risk...

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Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: The opportunity: The Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant lies in the Group Benefits Underwriting organization....

Home Office Underwriting Manager - Commercial Surety

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Travelers is seeking a collaborative and analytical individual with underwriting expertise to join the Commercial Surety Home Office Underwriting team....

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (24 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 13 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Simsbury, CT (16 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (16 miles from Torrington, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Provides new line rating, quoting, and issuance support for template underwriting initiatives Coordinates renewal process for the underwriter....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Torrington, CT

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Torrington, 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 Torrington, 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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