Underwriting Jobs in Hahnville, LA

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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Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate will be adept at underwriting analysis with a creative approach to help us grow the commercial division CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred For...

Senior Commercial Underwriter, CCL New Money

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 2 days ago

experience, including SBA underwriting Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Training/Systems Fundamental understanding of commercial credit underwriting for conventional and SBA loans Good written and oral communication...

Underwriter, CCL Loss Mitigation

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 7 days ago

/Training/Systems Fundamental understanding of commercial credit underwriting....

Commercial Surety Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 8 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....

Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 days ago

Launch Your Sales & Underwriting Career with Amwins At Amwins, we're not just developing underwriters - we're building elite sales professionals....

Underwriter Development Program - Garage Lines

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 days ago

Launch Your Sales & Underwriting Career with Amwins At Amwins, we're not just developing underwriters - we're building elite sales professionals....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 11 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....

Associate Underwriter

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

Commercial Underwriter

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Lending Manager / Chief Credit Officer Position Summary: A local Community bank is seeking a dedicated and analytical Credit Analyst / Underwriter for their SBA Lending team to support the evaluation, underwriting...

Commercial Analyst Underwriter

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Lending Manager / Chief Credit Officer Position Summary: A local Community bank is seeking a dedicated and analytical Credit Analyst / Underwriter for their SBA Lending team to support the evaluation, underwriting...

Senior Mortgage Underwriter

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 22 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Underwrites conventional Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Veterans Affairs (VA), Rural Housing Development (RD), and portfolio loans....

Business Credit Services Sr Underwriter

  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Metairie, LA (18 miles from Hahnville, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Business Credit Services Sr Underwriter is responsible for underwriting new and renewal business credit requests comprised of working capital lines of credit, asset-based lines...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hahnville, LA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hahnville, LA 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 Hahnville, LA
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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