Underwriting Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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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Qualifications Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control...

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 hours ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Lower Middle Market Underwriter

  • Johnston, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Johnston, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Life Insurance Underwriter (2 openings)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Experience with Accelerated Underwriting and interpreting underwriting data is desirable....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

. * Minimum 7 years of experience in jumbo and super jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required * Minimum 7 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (...

Commercial Underwriter - Philadelphia

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Ideally, they have a few years of experience in underwriting positions....

Associate, Underwriter (Direct Lending)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

As an Associate, you'll support the origination, due diligence, credit underwriting, execution, and portfolio monitoring of private debt investments....

Underwriting Associate-CL

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago

Reviews, underwrites, and approves endorsements within authority limits. Provides endorsement quotes and evaluates associated risks (policy coverage, loss history, claims data)....

Manager, Underwriting Middle Market - Commercial Lines (Agribusiness)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago

Commercial insurance processing systems. Working knowledge of company operations and products....

Senior Underwriter

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Ag Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Progress towards industry education is expected (AINS, AFIS, CPCU, etc). Work from our office in West Des Moines, IA....

Senior Underwriter, Express

  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Company Details Intrepid Direct Insurance (IDI) is a rapidly growing direct to consumer Property and Casualty insurance company. A member of the W. R....

Business Banking Underwriter II/III

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 12 days ago

models and traditional underwriting techniques....

MPCI Underwriter

  • Johnston, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (9 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Assists with training of Underwriting Assistant and part-time personnel, as necessary. Assists with other duties as necessary....

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Des Moines, IA
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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