Underwriting Jobs in Delaware

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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Mortgage Underwriter

  • Dover, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 4 days ago

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies: - Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and basic automated underwriting systems. - Proficiency with basic automated underwriting systems....

Business Loan Center Underwriter

  • Greenville, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, DE
  • 5 days ago

the BLC underwriting and decisioning process....

Underwriting Manager (Medical Insurance)

  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days ago

The Underwriting Manager serves as a key support role within the Meritain Underwriting team, providing day-to-day management and mentorship to a group of underwriters....

Loss Mitigation Underwriting Manager

  • Dover, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 8 days ago

** The Loss Mitigation Underwriting Manager will manage a team of Loss Mitigation Department Underwriters to achieve maximum performance in assisting CMS customers with available loss mitigation options...

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Commercial Surety Underwriting

  • Dover, DE
  • 10 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Insurance Underwriter Underwriting Surety Contract Surety Bonds Construction Surety Commercial Insurance License & Permit bonds Bid, performance and payment bonds Commercial performance...

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 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 (i.e.,...

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group....

Underwriter - Commercial Surety

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 17 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 17 days ago

Job Description: Insurance Underwriter Underwriting Surety Contract Surety Bonds Construction Surety Commercial Insurance License & Permit bonds Bid, performance and payment bonds Commercial performance...

E&S Business Development Underwriter

  • Edgemoor, DE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edgemoor, DE
  • 45+ days ago

The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability....

Key Responsibilities Underwrite your own portfolio of cyber and technology E&O risks in Europe....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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