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, Fine Art & Specie

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

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

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Associate Underwriter

  • Chevy Chase, MD (8 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (8 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

An ideal candidate will have 4+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience. This role is hybrid in Chevy Chase, MD and pays $110-120K depending on experience. Apply here to learn more!...

Underwriting Analyst - Political Risk, Trade Credit and Surety

  • Alexandria, VA (10 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (10 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Review and analyze account information for necessary underwriting data (exposures, loss information, driver information, financials, loss control reports, etc.)....

Analyst, Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - Regional Commercial Bank

  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Analyst, Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - Regional Commercial Bank The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite new transactions...

Underwriter Team Lead, Wholesale,

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

** Underwrites loans in accordance with Company and Investor guidelines following company's policies and procedures under general supervision....

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Sr Consultant, Credit & Political Risk - E&S/Specialty (Sr. Underwriter, Trade Credit)

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

Uses underwriting and research tools, and all other appropriate resources, yto determine acceptability of risk and uses sound underwriting judgment when using company underwriting guidelines and standards...

Commercial Underwriter

  • Arlington, VA (9 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (9 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Underwriting: The Commercial Underwriter will use the application package and third-party reports to underwrite the financing request....

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Consumer Underwriter

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

**The Work Itself** * Increase dealer portfolio revenue by practicing sound underwriting judgment and upholding Ally's risk management principles* Leverage high-touch and high-tech capabilities to negotiate...

Senior Underwriter

  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days 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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Junior Underwriter

  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD (23 miles from Hyattsville, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Enter and maintain accurate loan data in underwriting systems. Respond to inquiries from originators and processors regarding underwriting documentation....

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Senior Product Manager, Underwriting & Policy Management Platform Services

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

management and underwriting systems....

Case Underwriter III

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

inquiries and requests, coordinating with multiple internal departments as necessary. + Learns to underwrite pending files received for review and contestable claims files for underwriting. + Works...

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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
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 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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