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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $64000.00 - $194000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Responsible for a profitable book of insurance business by marketing, managing, underwriting, and...

Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

underwriting authority....

Stop Loss Underwriting Consultant, E&I Underwriting - Remote

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

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Manager, Underwriting, National Accounts

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

. \- Assist departments with projects or workgroups, including process improvement initiatives \- Anticipates questions and formulates responses \- Applies underwriting guidelines and grants underwriting...

Analyst, Underwriter

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

Applies underwriting guidelines and escalates underwriting exceptions/financial variances for assigned cases to the appropriate level....

Stop Loss Underwriting Consultant, E&I Underwriting

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

Stop Loss Underwriting Consultant, E&I Underwriting - Remote Requisition Number: 2278853 Job Category: Underwriting & Pricing Primary Location: Hartford, CT, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare...

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Underwriter, Private/Not-For-Profit

  • Simsbury, CT (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Maintain accurate records and documentation to support underwriting decisions. Foster positive relationships with producers and clients to enhance service delivery and satisfaction....

Surety Underwriter / Multiple Offices

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

Working with Surety leadership and Credit functions to produce surety business that meets Everest's underwriting and credit criteria....

AI Underwriting Specialist, Middle & Large Commercial

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

Underwriting Support : Assist in developing AI-guided underwriting processes and frameworks....

AI Underwriting Specialist AI tool Maintenance, Middle & Large Commercial

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

Underwriting acumen and discipline, technical knowledge, and a firm understanding of our E2E underwriting process is essential....

Senior Supplemental Health Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 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....

Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts - Remote

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

They will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies....

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Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 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...

Casualty Facultative Underwriter (Strategic Business Unit)

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

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries....

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Production Underwriter (Remote)

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

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Remote Work

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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
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 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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