Underwriting Jobs in Springfield, MA

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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Product & Underwriting Director, Global Specialty, Casualty

  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority. Provide internal and external training and collaborate with peers and UW community....

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Professional Liability Underwriting Specialist

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Our Professional Liability Underwriting team is seeking an Underwriting Specialist who specializes in Architects & Engineers or Miscellaneous Professional Liability to join in our Windsor, CT or Itasca...

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Commercial Credit Underwriter Intern - S

  • Berkshire Bank
  • Springfield, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 12 days ago

and Portfolio Management team to generate market reports, analyze corporate financial statements, and prepare loan approval memoranda to facilitate lending decisions and aid in underwriting for Business...

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Underwriting Director-Alternative Distribution

  • GAIC Great American Insurance Company
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Our product portfolio encompasses Worker's Compensation, BOP, and General Liability, all supported by sophisticated systems for rating, quoting, and binding....

Hybrid

Underwriting Consultant

  • United Health Group
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

The Underwriting Consultant will evaluate and recommend alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analysis and trends....

Remote

Underwriter, Account Executive

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Underwrite and negotiate a mix of routine and more complex accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability by performing appropriate underwriting analysis while following underwriting compliance...

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Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Hybrid

Senior Portfolio Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago

and personal lines insurance and reinsurance coverage, concepts, principles, exposures and processes to drive profitable results Demonstrated ability to translate large data analysis into actionable...

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Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Property

  • Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 20 days ago

for such global underwriting services....

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Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer - Excess Property

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 20 days ago

for such global underwriting services....

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Sr Underwriter Consultant - GRP Employee Benefits

  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

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Public Entity Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities: In this position you will: Underwriting Responsibilities Underwrite in accordance with division guidelines and philosophy....

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Underwriter B&M

  • Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Underwrite and negotiate a mix of routine and more complex accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability by performing appropriate underwriting analysis while following underwriting compliance...

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Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Ryan Specialty
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Partners with underwriting teams, fosters seamless communication, and optimizes task coordination to support the overall underwriting process....

Remote

Ocean Marine Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer- Business Center

  • Travelers Companies
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

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Demographic Data for Springfield, MA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Springfield, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA
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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