Underwriting Jobs in District of Columbia

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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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...

A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....

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...

Capital Markets MAP/LEAN Underwriter

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: At Regions, the Capital Markets Real Estate Underwriting and Distribution Lead within Capital Markets is responsible for managing transactional due diligence, closing, and distribution...

Senior Product Manager, Underwriting & Policy Management Platform Services

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

management and underwriting systems....

Underwriting Consultant(Commercial Construction P&C)

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

**Duties & Responsibilities:** + Analyze financial statements + Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal + Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within...

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Loss Sensitive Underwriter, Senior or AVP

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Uses underwriting and research tools, and all other appropriate resources, yto determine acceptability of risk and uses sound underwriting judgment when using company underwriting guidelines and standards...

Underwriter II - Real Estate Banking

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Case Underwriter III

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago

inquiries and requests, coordinating with multiple internal departments as necessary. + Learns to underwrite pending files received for review and contestable claims files for underwriting. + Works...

Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Market Facing Underwriter (Mid-Senior or Senior)

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 District of Columbia
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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