Underwriting Jobs in West Palm Beach, 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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Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Launch Your Sales & Underwriting Career with Amwins At Amwins, we're not just developing underwriters - we're building elite sales professionals....

Senior Scenario Desk Underwriter, Originations Shared Operations - Specialty UW

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for researching and responding effectively to all underwriting scenario questions that are routed to the UW Help Desk....

Auto Underwriter

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 28 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 28 days ago

ABOUT US: HGreg is one of the fastest growing automotive groups in North America. Founded in 1993, HGreg operates 31 new and used dealerships throughout the United States and Canada, and plans to...

Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

At Amwins, we succeed together - and have a good time doing it. We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures - which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on...

Regional AVP, Surety Underwriting

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

Ensure compliance with internal underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit controls. Participate in the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of underwriting staff....

Sr. CRE & C&I Underwriter

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 45+ 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...

Associate Underwriter - Personal Lines Insurance

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Join our team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as a Personal Lines Associate Underwriter! This is a full time, in office position in our Palm Beach Gardens office....

Service Finance Underwriting Manager

  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Conducts quality reviews of underwriting decisions May complete more complex post system credit adjudication Adheres to all loan funding operational policies that are consistent with overall policies...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach, 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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