Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Connecticut

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
  • 7 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Hartford, 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...

Remote

Insurance Analyst/Underwriting Assistant (WC)

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, 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...

Hybrid

SVP, Casualty Underwriter

  • PartnerRe
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Role Summary: Sets strategy, oversees underwriting performance, and drives business development to ensure profitability and growth of the casualty reinsurance portfolio....

Hybrid

Underwriting Director-Alternative Distribution

  • GAIC Great American Insurance Company
  • Windsor, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Windsor, 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....

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant - Operations (Hybrid)

  • Intact Insurance
  • Farmington, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 14 days ago

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

Hybrid

Underwriting Consultant

  • United Health Group
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

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

Remote

Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 19 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Hybrid

Underwriting Manager

  • IAT Insurance Group
  • Cheshire, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT
  • 23 days ago

Solid understanding of the Property & Casualty insurance industry. Experience with Excess and Surplus lines underwriting. Expertise in underwriting complex or unfamiliar risks....

Hybrid

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Ryan Specialty Group
  • CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • CT
  • 30+ days ago

Partners with underwriting teams, fosters seamless communication, and optimizes task coordination to support the overall underwriting process....

Remote

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Ryan Specialty
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Partners with underwriting teams, fosters seamless communication, and optimizes task coordination to support the overall underwriting process....

Remote

Commercial Surety - Underwriting Performance Director Surety (Remote/Hybrid)

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Consistent delivery of underwriting excellence and adherence to underwriting standardsStrong portfolio performance aligned with profitability and growth objectivesEffective execution of underwriting...

Hybrid

Underwriting Consultant (Commercial Middle Market)

  • CNA
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 30+ days ago

CNAs Commercial Middle Markets team provides standard lines commercial property and casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation...

Hybrid

Cyber Underwriter - West Coast (Remote)

  • Munich Re
  • Hartford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

lifecycle Support execution of short and longterm underwriting and portfolio objectives Monitor, evaluate, and recommend improvements to underwriting processes for direct cyber products and MGA partnerships...

Remote

Senior Cyber Underwriter - West Coast (Remote)

  • Munich Re
  • Hartford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

experience, with additional experience in cyberrelated areas such as claims, product administration, underwriting, or cybersecurity Commercial underwriting and/or insurance marketing experience Established...

Remote

Senior Underwriter - Individual Life

  • Gen Re
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

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

Remote

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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