Underwriting Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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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Small CL Senior Field Underwriter

  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

skill and coverage knowledge; ability to make underwriting decisions on POS and CPP accounts up to $50,000 premium size....

Excess Casualty Underwriter II

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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....

Inside Underwriter/Broker

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Evaluate & Quote (New & Renewal) Property & Casualty risks to meet company standards, underwriting guidelines and production quota/goals 2....

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Insurance Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for underwriting applications by evaluating and selecting risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, standards of quality, quantity, and Federal/State legislation....

E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 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 Underwriter II/III C&I

  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Underwrite credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligence, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet quality standards as outlined in ONB underwriting...

MRSGM NA Underwriting Assistant, Terrorism

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Accurately issue quotes, binders, policy wordings and endorsements for underwriting review and approval....

Senior Credit Underwriter - Distribution Finance

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Underwrite high quality credit narratives in support of new and existing loans....

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Insurance Underwriter Real Estate Investor P&C

  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Hotels Motels Apartment Buildings Boarding Houses Mobile Home Parks Student Housing General Liability Property Casualty E&S Excess Surplus Workers Compensation Employment Practices Errors & Omissions...

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Lower Middle Market Underwriter

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago

This individual reports into a Commercial Insurance branch office and matrixes into a regional LMM underwriting team....

Real Estate Underwriter and Operations Manager

  • Lincolnwood, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 25 days ago

We are seeking a Capital Markets & Operations Manager with financial modeling, underwriting, and processing skills....

Underwriting Analyst

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 27 days ago

An Amwins Company Underwriting Analyst: Underwriting Analysts are a critical component of support for our underwriting functions and staff....

Business Banking Underwriter II

  • Rosemont, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Description Summary: The Business Banking Underwriter II is responsible for underwriting Business Banking loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank lending policy....

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Middle Market Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist

  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

FM Affiliated Production Underwriter (I, II, III or Sr.)

  • Park Ridge, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

largest FM Affiliated office is extremely important because the FM Affiliated Production Underwriter I is responsible for both new business production as well as renewal retention while maintaining underwriting...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Lake Forest, IL 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 Lake Forest, IL
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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