Underwriting Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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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P&C Excess Casualty Center Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Alexandria, VA (24 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Alexandria, VA (24 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications: 3+ years of P&C General Liability and/or Middle Market Underwriting is preferred Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external...

In Person

Underwriter

  • Embrace Home Loans
  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Part Time Underwriter Location: Various locations accepted Department: Underwriting General Business Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m....

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Underwriter

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for leading a team of associates to underwrite new transactions....

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Sr. Production Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Production Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Director of Underwriting....

Remote

Chief Underwriter, Multifamily

  • CFG Bank
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

the underwriting team, including workload allocation, mentorship, training, and performance management Establish, maintain, and refine underwriting standards, credit policies, and best practices for...

Remote

Underwriter

  • JLL
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The Underwriter will provide exceptional service to our clients and underwrite multifamily products....

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Senior Underwriter - Trade Credit (Remote)

  • Intact Specialty Solutions
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority level in partnership with underwriting team....

Remote

Director, Underwriter

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Newmark is in search of an Underwriter with 3-5+ years of commercial underwriting experience....

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Senior Multifamily Underwriter, Vice President

  • 072 M&T Realty Capital
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Overview: Responsible for due diligence and direct underwriting specializing in Agency Conventional Underwriting....

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Insurance Underwriter Accounts Administration - Ellicott City, MD

  • Diedre Moire Corporation
  • Ellicott City, MD (12 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ellicott City, MD (12 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Insurance Underwriter Accounts Administration - Ellicott City, MD Insurance Underwriter Accounts Administration - Ellicott City, MD Insurance Underwriting Assistant Associate Underwriter Accounts Administrator...

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Multifamily Underwriter - Advisor

  • Fannie Mae Corp
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 12 days ago

In this role, you will review and comment on underwriting and reviewing the issuance of securities to customers....

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Multifamily Underwriting Associate (Conventional Underwriting) - NYC (REMOTE)

  • Freddie Mac
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Our Impact: We are responsible for underwriting multifamily conventional loans structured and quoted by our Production partners and managing the loan transaction process from quote acceptance to loan...

Remote

Manager, Underwriting McLean, VA, USA

  • Capital One Financial Corporation
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Manager, Underwriting Manager, Underwriting Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses...

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Sr. Underwriter - Auto Dealerships - Ellicott City, MD

  • Diedre Moire Corporation
  • Ellicott City, MD (12 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ellicott City, MD (12 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Activities: Generate and retain profitable business; underwrite new and renewal dealers open lot business....

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Principal Underwriter, SMB Risk

  • Clearco
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 14 days ago

What your day-to-day will look like: Join Clearco as a senior leader on the diligence and underwriting team Conduct reviews of SMB customers to reach robust, data-driven credit decisions Work directly...

Remote

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Fort Meade, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Fort Meade, MD
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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