Underwriting Jobs in Washington, DC
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.
Senior Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 18 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 18 hours ago
typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven...
Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 5 days ago
A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....
Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 13 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Washington, DC
- 13 days ago
Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $64000.00 - $194000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Responsible for a profitable book of insurance business by marketing, managing, underwriting, and...
Multifamily Underwriting Manager
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 1 day ago
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 1 day ago
Your Impact: Management Manage and monitor pipeline of deals in underwriting stages....
Multifamily Senior Underwriter Affordable Housing
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 1 day ago
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 1 day ago
leadership, Production, Legal, and Capital Markets to resolve issues as they arise through the underwriting process to achieve shared success Mentoring and training of underwriting staff Qualifications...
Underwriting Specialist II (Senior Underwriting Assistant)
- Fort Washington, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC)
- 2 days ago
- Fort Washington, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC)
- 2 days ago
Skills and experience that will lead to success An active Property and Casualty insurance license is preferred, must be obtained within 6 months of hire....
- Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
- 3 days ago
- Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
- 3 days ago
Department: Affordable Underwriting We are Walker & Dunlop....
Remote WorkSenior Product Manager, Underwriting & Policy Management Platform Services
- Washington, DC
- 3 days ago
- Washington, DC
- 3 days ago
management and underwriting systems....
Residential Mortgage Underwriter
- Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
- 3 days ago
- Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
- 3 days ago
Qualifications & Skills Experience: 25 years in residential mortgage underwriting preferred; BPL underwriting experience highly preferred....
CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior IV (518923) (Team Leader - Multi Family Loan Underwriter HDP)
- Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
- 7 days ago
- Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
- 7 days ago
CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior IV (518923) Team Leader - Multi Family Loan Underwriter HDP Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENT DHCD - Div of Dev Finance - Administration DATE OPENED 6/5/2025 2:41:00...
**Duties & Responsibilities:** + Analyze financial statements + Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal + Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within...
LEAN/MAP (HUD) Loan Underwriter
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 7 days ago
- McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
- 7 days ago
Job Description The Loan Underwriting Analyst position will perform underwriting due diligence reviews of loans for residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, and skilled-nursing facilities...
- Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
- 9 days ago
- Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
- 9 days ago
We are currently seeking a CFP Underwriting Supervisor to join our dynamic team!...
- Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
- 9 days ago
- Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
- 9 days ago
Assist with training & mentoring of commercial underwriting team members. Attend client meetings, as appropriate, to support underwriting request....
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Commercial Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Personal Lines
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Professional Liability
- Umbrella Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Loss Control
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Mortgage Underwriting
- Employee Benefits
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Workers' Compensation
- Appraisal
- File Management
- Goal Oriented
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Decision Making
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Presentation
- Written Communication
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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