Underwriting Jobs in Idaho

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 Production Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago

Evaluate risks and make sound underwriting decisions in alignment with company guidelines....

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Underwriting Consultant

  • Unum Group
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago

General Summary: The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits....

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Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • at Carrington in Boise, Idaho, United States
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago

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

In Person

Senior Underwriter

  • Unum Group
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago

at Unum Group in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Job Posting End Date: June 29 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here,...

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Commercial Underwriter - Renewable Energy

  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • Boise, ID
  • 18 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 18 days ago

Job Category Underwriting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the...

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Sr Underwriter Consultant - GRP Employee Benefits

  • The Hartford
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

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Underwriting Consultant

  • Guardian Life
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 19 days ago

As an Underwriting Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical expert within the Life Underwriting practice for Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions....

In Person

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Carrington
  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 21 days ago

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

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Senior Commercial Middle Market Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Meridian, ID
  • 22 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 22 days ago

Assess new middle market commercial insurance risks and determine accurate classification of business, policy contract forms and pricing of risk....

Hybrid

Senior Disability Underwriter

  • Guardian Life
  • Boise, ID
  • 24 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 24 days ago

The Senior Disability Insurance Underwriter will work with adjacent departments, including Individual Disability Service & Administration, for the benefit of the facilitation of the entire underwriting...

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Senior Cyber Underwriter - West Coast (Remote)

  • Munich Re
  • Boise, ID
  • 25 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 25 days ago

experience, with additional experience in cyberrelated areas such as claims, product administration, underwriting, or cybersecurity Commercial underwriting and/or insurance marketing experience Established...

Remote

Senior Medical Underwriter

  • Highmark Health
  • Boise, ID
  • 28 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 28 days ago

job analyzes Individual and/or Group medical risk factors for new enrollment, yearly renewals, and amendments of group insurance contracts, or of self-funded plans in conformance with established underwriting...

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Cyber Underwriter - West Coast (Remote)

  • Munich Re
  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago

lifecycle Support execution of short and longterm underwriting and portfolio objectives Monitor, evaluate, and recommend improvements to underwriting processes for direct cyber products and MGA partnerships...

Remote

Loss Mitigation Underwriter, II

  • Carrington
  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Underwriter - III

  • AmeriHome Mortgage Company
  • ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • ID
  • 30+ days ago

Assist others in the department in interpreting underwriting guidelines and updating underwriting status and conditions to customers....

In Person

Demographic Data for Idaho

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Idaho

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 Idaho 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 Idaho
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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