Underwriting Jobs in Saint Gabriel, 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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Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 4 hours ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Credit Analyst/Underwriter

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 6 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...

Credit Analyst/Underwriter

  • Prairieville, LA (10 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Prairieville, LA (10 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 7 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...

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 9 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

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Job Posting End Date: May 30 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service...

Sr Mgr - Underwriting

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 25 days ago

**Position Summary** Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Underwriting team?...

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 27 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 (...

Business Credit Services Sr Underwriter

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ 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...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Senior Underwriting Specialist (Central Pennsylvania)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (14 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Saint Gabriel, LA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Saint Gabriel, 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
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 Saint Gabriel, 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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