Underwriting Jobs in New Virginia, 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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Commercial Lines Underwriting Specialist, Religious Organizations - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Six years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including three years in a property and casualty insurance company....

Remote Work

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price....

Group Underwriter II

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred....

Group Underwriting Consultant

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Senior Training Specialist-Underwriting

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Coordinate all phases of the underwriting curriculum development....

Contract Underwriting Analyst

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Provides guidance to existing underwriters on underwriting support issues, documentation, compliance and billing....

Sr Life Underwriter II

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 24 days ago

Life Underwriter II you will underwrite new business life insurance policies within predetermined monetary guidelines, in accordance with Farm Bureau policy and in compliance with government regulations...

Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 25 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 25 days ago

Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to two years in a property and casualty insurance company....

Remote Work

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 28 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 28 days ago

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

Commercial Underwriter - Philadelphia

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Sr. Contract Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Contract Underwriter assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Vice President - Contract Underwriting or the AVP - Contract Underwriting - Branch Manager....

Personal Lines Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (21 miles from New Virginia, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy....

Remote Work

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in New Virginia, IA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in New Virginia, IA 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 New Virginia, 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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