Underwriting Jobs in Hawaii

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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Senior Disability Underwriter, Individual Disability

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago

Confidently explain Guardian product information, risk classification, and underwriting action to peers and field force + Collaborate with peer underwriting staff, support personnel, and adjacent departments...

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....

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....

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....

Underwriter/Portfolio Manager (on-site)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 days ago

Primary Accountabilities: Underwriting: Makes timely, accurate and balanced underwriting recommendations....

Underwriter Commercial Banking

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 days ago

Underwriter III 3+ years of experience in Commercial credit analysis/underwriting or commercial lending required....

Senior Consumer Loan Underwriter Professional

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 days ago

Performs all underwriting duties without face-to-face contact....

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 15 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 15 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....

Commercial Real Estate Credit Underwriter

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 15 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 15 days ago

Under the direction of the Income Property Lending - Fast Track (IPLD) Manager, the Commercial Real Estate Credit Underwriter is a partner to the Primary Relationship Officer (PRO), responsible...

Life & Disability Financial Underwriter

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago

**Use your skills to make an impact** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + Two or more years of Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability underwriting and...

Sr. Small Business Banking Underwriter

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 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...

Underwriter Multifamily (Bridge Loan)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago

._ + Bachelors degree and 2+ years' experience in the evaluation of commercial real estate properties including property inspections, reviewing financial statements, and underwriting loan transactions...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago

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

Senior Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago

The incumbent uses discretion of Underwriting authority within the policies of HMIG and ensures appropriate levels of profitability and growth over time....

Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hawaii

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hawaii 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 Hawaii
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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