Underwriting Jobs in Hyattsville, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction

typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology

Qualifications Advanced-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control...

Senior Underwriter

  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Underwrite FHA, VA, Jumbo, and Conforming loans including High Balance and CDA. Approve, decline or counteroffer loans within limits of assigned authority. Underwrite a minimum 60 units per month....

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Sr. Manager, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - FIG

  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Manager, Specialty Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - FIG The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions and manage...

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Chief Underwriting Officer, Wholesale, Navigators A Brand of The Hartford

  • Alexandria, VA (10 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA (10 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

authority, implementation of underwriting guidelines, loss control, quality, and training....

Lead Underwriter

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA or Agency) is a member of the World Bank Group, and our mission is to promote foreign...

SBA Underwriter III

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 days ago

This position may coach and mentor junior credit analysts and underwrites more complex credits....

AVP, Construction Professional Liability Underwriter

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 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....

Principal Associate, Underwriter

  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Identify and implement efficiencies in underwriting and portfolio management processes....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior (National Accounts)

  • Hanover, MD (19 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (19 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Senior Mortgage Underwriter

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Underwrite Jumbo Loans Underwrite government loans including FHA / VA / RD / and CRA programs Examine loan documentation for accuracy and completeness Follow the provisions of the Gramm-Bliley Act and...

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Candidate must have ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims and loss control personnel....

Manager, Underwriter

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk analysis and underwriting excellence?...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hyattsville, MD

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hyattsville, MD 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 Hyattsville, 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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