Underwriting Jobs in Louisiana

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
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day 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...

Title: Small Business Underwriter I Department: Commercial Lending - Credit Department Reports To: Small Business Underwriting Team Lead Supervises: N/A Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt Job Summary...

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Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

**Duties & Responsibilities:** + Analyze financial statements + Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal + Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within...

Underwriter, CCL Loss Mitigation

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

Commercial Surety Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 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....

Consumer Underwriter - Commercial Services Group - West Region

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 9 days ago

**The Work Itself** * Improve portfolio revenue by practicing sound underwriting judgment and risk management principles* Ensure compliance with underwriting policies; elevate risk issues, and stay...

Underwriter

  • Deridder, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Deridder, LA
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications Education Minimum high school diploma Experience Two years prior experience as a workers' compensation underwriter, or Successfully complete the AMERISAFE Underwriting Operations Basic...

Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 10 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

  • Ruston, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 11 days ago

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

Consumer Underwriter

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

Summary Underwriter Specialist provides cursory analytical support for Consumer/Portfolio Mortgage underwriting groups including spreading and preliminary analysis of existing customers and prospects...

Commercial Credit Analyst / Underwriter

  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 17 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...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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