Underwriting Jobs in Wethersfield, 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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Middle Market Underwriter - New England Region (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • Hartford, CT (3 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Hartford, CT (3 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 7 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...

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Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer - Northfield (Excess and Surplus) Brokerage Construction

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

The Account Executive Officer (AEO), Northfield E&S Brokerage will partner with wholesale brokers to provide primary property and general liability coverage for new and renewal business based on customers...

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Underwriting Assistant - Digital

  • BEAZLEY USA SERVICES
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Underwriting Support Support the Underwriters in the delivery of an effective and efficient administration service Provide pre-underwriting and rating support to Underwriters and...

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PBM Pricing Strategy Analyst Manager - Underwriting

  • Elevance Health
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Assists with developing pharmacy pricing training to underwriters and updates to underwriting guidelines....

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Underwriter Trainee/Underwriter - phD

  • Allied World Insurance
  • Farmington, CT (9 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (9 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Compliance with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures Perform general underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting...

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Product & Underwriting Director, Global Specialty, Casualty

  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority. Provide internal and external training and collaborate with peers and UW community....

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Insurance Analyst/Underwriting Assistant (WC)

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Rocky Hill, CT (2 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (2 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago

a tr th, tr td tr th Job Title: Insurance Analyst / Underwriting Assistant (Workers Compensation) Overview: A growing insurance organization is seeking an Insurance Analyst / Underwriting Assistant...

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Group Underwriter Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Large group underwriting experience preferred....

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Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

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Professional Liability Underwriting Specialist

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Windsor, CT (10 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (10 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Our Professional Liability Underwriting team is seeking an Underwriting Specialist who specializes in Architects & Engineers or Miscellaneous Professional Liability to join in our Windsor, CT or Itasca...

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Underwriting Director-Alternative Distribution

  • GAIC Great American Insurance Company
  • Windsor, CT (10 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (10 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Our product portfolio encompasses Worker's Compensation, BOP, and General Liability, all supported by sophisticated systems for rating, quoting, and binding....

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Underwriter I/II (Boston MA, Portland ME, Glastonbury, CT or West Bridgewater, MA)

  • Philadelphia Insurance Companies
  • Glastonbury, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Communicates effectively with colleagues in underwriting and all support areas in order to meet the property & casualty insurance needs of customers....

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Underwriting Assistant - Operations (Hybrid)

  • Intact Insurance
  • Farmington, CT (9 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (9 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Scans and attaches documentation into underwriting system. Orders various reports, such as MVR's and ISO rate surveys, as applicable....

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Underwriting Consultant

  • United Health Group
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 14 days ago

The Underwriting Consultant will evaluate and recommend alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analysis and trends....

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Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (18 miles from Wethersfield, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Group underwriting experience with strong technical underwriting expertise....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Wethersfield, CT

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Wethersfield, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Wethersfield, 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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