Underwriting Jobs in Comstock Park, MI

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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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Byron Center, MI (19 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (19 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 7 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

Remote

Commercial Underwriter III Healthcare/ Sr Living

  • Old National Bank
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 15 days ago

Key AccountabilitiesStructure and Underwrite Loans* Focus primarily on senior housing, hospitals and ancillary medical services* Underwrite new credit requests, renewals, and modifications focusing...

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Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 18 days ago

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

Hybrid

Commercial Underwriter III - Healthcare/ Sr Living Facilities

  • Old National Bank
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Proficient in excel and a firm understanding of key bank underwriting metrics....

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Life Sciences Executive Underwriter - Cincinnati, OH

  • The Hartford
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 27 days ago

Make underwriting decisions within individual authority; consult with subject matter experts for complex cases....

Hybrid

Executive Underwriter, Cyber Technology Errors & Omissions

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

in dealing with internal and external stakeholders Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and...

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Commercial Underwriter - ABL

  • Old National Bank
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Underwrite complex ABL transactions due to size, structure, borrower organization or collateral....

In Person

Commercial Underwriter Healthcare /Senior Living

  • Old National Bank
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Key AccountabilitiesStructure and Underwrite Loans* Focus primarily on senior housing, hospitals and ancillary medical services* Underwrite new credit requests, renewals, and modifications focusing...

In Person

Commercial Underwriting Specialist

  • Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Commercial E&S Underwriting Specialist is a hybrid role that balances handson underwriting of complex submissions with broader responsibility for underwriting standards, coverage interpretation,...

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Vice President, Chief Underwriter

  • Spectrum Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Chief Underwriter will establish and execute regional underwriting strategies aligned with enterprise financial, growth, and risk objectives, ensuring underwriting decisions balance competitiveness...

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Executive Underwriter, Property

  • Chubb
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (8 miles from Comstock Park, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

Chubb Commercial Insurance is seeking an Executive Underwriter - Property to join our team in Troy, MI or Grand Rapids, MI....

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Comstock Park, MI

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Comstock Park, MI 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 Comstock Park, MI
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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