Underwriting Jobs in Leavenworth, KS

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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Global/Multinational Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Coverage offerings include Property, General Liability, Foreign Voluntary Workers' Compensation, and more....

Underwriter

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 13 days ago

Collaboration and Continuous Learning: Receptive to feedback from more experienced underwriting team members....

Crop Associate Underwriter (Lawrence, KS)

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 13 days ago

Reviews premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting....

Quality Review, Senior Underwriting Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 18 days ago

Job Category: Underwriting - Group Posting End Date: 02/08/2025...

Sr Underwriter, Excess Casualty

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 19 days ago

Advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU) is a plus. Competencies: Strategic Influence: Ability to shape and influence underwriting practices and business strategies....

Pharmacy Underwriting Analyst/Senior Underwriting Analyst

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 21 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: The Underwriting Analyst is a strategic team member that is key in both winning new and retaining existing business by compiling financial proposals...

Production Underwriter

  • Lenexa, KS (24 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (24 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

& Casualty Agent's license in residing state, or willingness to obtain CPCU, AU-M, CIC designations a plus Willingness & ability to travel for agency visits, industry functions, training and seminars...

Executive Underwriter, Casualty

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 45+ 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

Underwriting Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience working with New Business and other underwriting personnel while maintaining flexibility, independence and self-motivation to complete daily underwriting assignments....

Insurance Analyst, Multifamily Capital

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Leavenworth, KS)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Leavenworth, KS

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Leavenworth, KS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
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 Leavenworth, KS
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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