Underwriting Jobs in Maryland

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

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Provide support for underwriting functions like contract/commercial bonds and bid requests, ensuring compliance with state regulations....

A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $75000.00 - $194000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Responsible for a profitable book of insurance business by marketing, managing, underwriting, and...

Executive Underwriter - Construction - Primary Casualty

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago

Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, Property and Inland Marine....

Underwriting Specialist II (Senior Underwriting Assistant)

  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 1 day ago

Skills and experience that will lead to success An active Property and Casualty insurance license is preferred, must be obtained within 6 months of hire....

Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Hanover, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 1 day ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

Underwriting Analyst

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 days ago

Department: Affordable Underwriting We are Walker & Dunlop....

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Residential Mortgage Underwriter

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications & Skills Experience: 25 years in residential mortgage underwriting preferred; BPL underwriting experience highly preferred....

Business Loan Center Underwriter

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago

the BLC underwriting and decisioning process....

Underwriter 1 - Small Group

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago

It also works collaboratively with the underwriting and data teams to perform financial and data analysis of a clients healthcare plans....

Associate Underwriter

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 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...

CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior IV (518923) Team Leader - Multi Family Loan Underwriter HDP Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENT DHCD - Div of Dev Finance - Administration DATE OPENED 6/5/2025 2:41:00...

Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 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...

CFP Underwriting Supervisor

  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 days ago

We are currently seeking a CFP Underwriting Supervisor to join our dynamic team!...

Senior Commercial Underwriter

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 8 days ago

Assist with training & mentoring of commercial underwriting team members. Attend client meetings, as appropriate, to support underwriting request....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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