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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Life & Disability Financial Underwriter

  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago

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

**The Work Itself** * Maximize portfolio revenue by practicing sound underwriting judgment and risk management principles.* Ensure compliance with underwriting policies; elevate risk issues, and stay...

Construction Account Executive/Underwriter

  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago

Construction provides a full suite of insurance solutions suited to construction contractors of all sizes, including General Liability, Property, Marine, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella,...

Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 7 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 SLA...

Small CL Field Underwriter

  • ID
  • 9 days ago
  • ID
  • 9 days ago

Documenting underwriting decisions within standards and expectations in Underwriting systems, including ARF and CAAMS....

Remote Work

Underwriter - Multifamily (Bridge Loan)

  • Boise, ID
  • 10 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 10 days ago

at CBRE in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Underwriter Multifamily (Bridge Loan) Job ID 223340 Posted 03-Jun-2025 Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Capital Markets Location(s)...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Boise, ID
  • 11 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 11 days ago

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

Senior Underwriter (Remote in ID and MT)

  • Boise, ID
  • 15 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 15 days ago

Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance....

Remote Work

Case Underwriter III

  • Boise, ID
  • 23 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 23 days ago

inquiries and requests, coordinating with multiple internal departments as necessary. + Learns to underwrite pending files received for review and contestable claims files for underwriting. + Works...

Senior Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Boise, ID
  • 24 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 24 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, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Boise, ID
  • 29 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 29 days ago

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

Underwriting Specialist I

  • ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • ID
  • 30+ days ago

As a member of the Actuarial and Underwriting team, our Underwriting Specialists process applications in an accurate and timely fashion ensuring eligibility criteria is met and provide customer service...

Remote Work

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • ID
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborates with and provides oversight to the junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions to ensure production, financial and underwriting objectives with...

Underwriting Specialist I - R-5830_3-4185

  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 30+ days ago

Incorporate and apply changes made to Underwriting, State or Federal policies to ensure current requirements are met. Track production statistics....

Underwriting Specialist I - R-5830_9-4185

  • Pocatello, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 30+ days ago

Incorporate and apply changes made to Underwriting, State or Federal policies to ensure current requirements are met. Track production statistics....

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
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 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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