Underwriting Jobs in Surfside, 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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Underwriting Assistant

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • moments ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • moments ago

Your responsibilities Assist the Underwriting Team in servicing and processing business within the relevant portfolios in accordance with the business plan and MS Amlin's underwriting procedures and...

Underwriter Assistant

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 1 day ago

About the Role Temporary Position As an Underwriting Assistant on the Latin America Facultative Team, youll support the Financial Lines and Casualty Facultative Underwriting team based in our Miami,...

Group Underwriter Consultant

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 2 days ago

CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred. Healthcare industry experience preferred....

Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a plus. Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

CRE Underwriting - Analyst

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 3 days ago

CRE Underwriting - AnalystCountry: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry....

AVP/VP, Healthcare Underwriter

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Our Healthcare Underwriting team offers solutions for Hospitals and Miscellaneous Healthcare facilities writing Healthcare Professional Liability, General Liability, and other ancillary lines for Primary...

Underwriting Technician, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Technician on our Primary Retail Casualty Underwriting Support team....

Underwriter

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 5 days ago

The Underwriter will provide exceptional service to our clients and underwrite multifamily products....

RT Connector Binding Authority Underwriting Associate

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Manages underwriting applications with the information necessary to rate, document and issue accurate and compliant policies....

Underwriter, Latin America

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Ideally 5 or more years underwriting experience. Possession of an industry related certification is required preferably CPCU or ACII....

Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Miami, FL (9 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Preferred: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Wealth Investment Finance Underwriter Vice President

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Greenlight memos (as applicable) In partnership with the Transactors, assist with the structuring and execution of more complex or tailored transactions, meeting Risk Acceptance Criteria Full loan underwriting...

Wealth - Investment Finance Underwriter

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Greenlight memos (as applicable) In partnership with the Transactors, assist with the structuring and execution of more complex or tailored transactions, meeting Risk Acceptance Criteria Full loan underwriting...

Underwriting Assistant

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (15 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 12 days ago

As an Underwriting Assistant, you'll process new business applications, determine eligibility, and manage policy changes for both new and existing accounts....

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Miramar, FL (8 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Miramar, FL (8 miles from Surfside, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Minimum of ten years of relevant experience with commercial credit analysis, commercial lending, loan structuring, finance, underwriting, and portfolio management or equivalent....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Surfside, FL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Surfside, FL 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 Surfside, 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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