Underwriting Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

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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Associate Surety Underwriter

  • Palomar Holdings, Inc.
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, and Teams Knowledge of surety, commercial insurance, financial analysis, or credit underwriting is a plus....

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Property & Casualty Underwriter

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Your role will involve frequent communication with field representatives to gather critical information and defend underwriting decisions....

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Mortgage Underwriter

  • K. Hovnanian Homes
  • Boynton Beach, FL (11 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL (11 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 2 days ago

K. Hovnanian American Mortgage is uniquely positioned to deliver the keys to making our customers dream of home ownership a reality better than any other lender. Why? Because K. Hovnanian Homes is...

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Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

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Underwriting Manager - Commercial Credit C&I

  • Amerant Bancorp Inc.
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Oversees and conducts analysis/underwriting functions, as needed....

Hybrid

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Burns & Wilcox
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

In Person

Underwriter - Commercial Credit C&I

  • Amerant Bancorp Inc.
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Conduct analysis/underwriting functions, as needed....

Hybrid

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plantation, FL (15 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North Americas leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

In Person

Senior Business Development Underwriter - North Florida

  • ICW INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Utilizes high level underwriting authority to effectively price Company's products....

Remote

Renewal Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Insurance

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 12 days ago

insurance products Preferred 2+ year(s) as an Underwriting Assistant, ideally supporting non-profit and/or professional liability lines of business Efficient, well-organized and self-motivated Able...

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Agency Underwriter

  • People's Trust Insurance
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (3 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (3 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Two years minimum experience in Property & Casualty insurance or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience....

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Sr. CRE & C&I Underwriter

  • Park Avenue Group
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (24 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Group, a subsidiary of Angott Search Group, is pleased to partner wit ha leading financial institution in their search for a skilled Senior Commercial Release and C&I Underwriter to lead a team in underwriting...

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Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

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Senior Construction Surety Underwriter, Account Executive Officer - Bilingual

  • Travelers Companies
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 miles from Boca Raton, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Boca Raton, FL 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 Boca Raton, FL
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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