Underwriting Jobs in Saint Charles, 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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Senior Underwriter, Insurance

  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Research underwriting issues and marketplace conditions and report to underwriting and marketing team to maintain competitive edge and industry awareness....

Underwriting Associate Operations Account Specialist - Middle Market Business Insurance

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 3 days ago

** Completion of higher education coursework Insurance Education/Designations (CPCU, CIC, etc.)...

Specialty Lines Underwriting Officer

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Property & Casualty Commercial Insurance Industry AND Supervisory or management experience Specialty lines of business...

Underwriter Senior - Home Lending

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Three or more years of mortgage underwriting experience in the 1st mortgage arena (includes FHMA and FHLMC) Must have recent underwriting experience...

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Middle Market Senior Underwriter- IL Territory

  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Responsibilities Manages the underwriting profitability growth and retention of new and renewal business that is consistent with underwriting strategies....

Executive Underwriter, Casualty

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (17 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (17 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities: Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Umbrella/Excess Liability portfolio targets in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority....

Multinational Executive Underwriter

  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 11 days ago

More specifically, partnered with our home office and regional underwriting teams, this role will underwrite Controlled Master Programs (CMPs), manage the placement of compliant locally admitted policies...

Excess Casualty Underwriter II

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, 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....

Senior Underwriter

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 13 days ago

and guidelines Appraise and underwrite complex risks for life insurance and ensure underwriting decisions are sound, competitive, and profitable Maintain detailed records of underwriting decisions...

Commercial Surety Underwriter/Credit Analyst

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 21 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....

Insurance Underwriter - Pollution & Environmental

  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (19 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Required: *** 3+ years of Environmental Insurance or similar Underwriting experience....

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Senior Underwriter (Inland Marine & Property)

  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Preferred to Have: CPCU, ARM, or AU industry designations preferred. INS21, 22 and 23 or equivalent is a plus....

MRSGM NA Underwriting Assistant, Terrorism

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 25 days ago

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

Senior Credit Underwriter - Distribution Finance

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Saint Charles, IL)
  • 25 days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Saint Charles, IL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Saint Charles, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 Saint Charles, 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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