Underwriting Jobs in Florida

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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We are looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to underwrite transactional risk insurance products, specializing in R&W insurance....

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

Associate Underwriter/Underwriter in Training

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Careful review of inspections used to obtain underwriting information, quote rates, or adherence to company underwriting guidelines....

Insurance Underwriting Assistant

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 hours ago

, state, and federal regulations Review policy documents for accuracy and completeness Interpret underwriting manuals, rating guidelines, and workflows; recommend improvements as needed Maintain knowledge...

Underwriter

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions. Does not have any assigned Production goals....

Underwriting Assistant/Account Executive Assistant

  • Hollywood, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hollywood, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Hull & Company seeks an Underwriting Assistant to join our team in Hollywood, FL....

Underwriter Assistant - St. Petersburg, FL

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are Bass Underwriters, Inc. is a leading Managing General Agency for commercial property and casualty insurance....

Senior AML Underwriter - Correspondent Banking

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago

relevant field preferred; education may be substituted with extensive banking compliance experience and knowledge. 5+ years related experience and/or training in international Correspondent Banking Underwriting...

Sr. CRE & C&I Underwriter

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 2 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....

Mortgage Underwriter III

  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 2 days ago

income and loan scenarios using AUS findings or manual underwriting processes....

Underwriter

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago

Prepare detailed underwriting reports, including risk assessments and recommendations for loan approvals....

Sr Mgr - Underwriting

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago

**Position Summary** Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Underwriting team?...

Underwriter II

  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 3 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job....

Underwriter III - Real Estate Banking

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Florida

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 Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Florida
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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