Underwriting Jobs in Plymouth, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Surety Underwriter - Small to Mid Contract

Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...

Surety Senior Account Underwriter

  • Ann Arbor, MI (17 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (17 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products...

Credit Portfolio Underwriter Sr - BIN Sponsorship

  • Ann Arbor, MI (17 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (17 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Underwrites complex and large credit requests for prospects and clients....

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Sr, Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Collaborate with the processor prior to underwriting on loan files with difficult characteristics....

E&S Underwriter

  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 9 days ago

About Our Company A premier national provider of property and casualty insurance, Atain is an A.M. Best A rated insurance company....

SBA/USDA Business Banking Underwriter IV

  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers....

Remote Work

SBA Underwriter IV

  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for underwriting Business Banking SBA loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank and SBA lending policies....

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Underwriting Associate, Healthcare

  • Howell, MI (23 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Howell, MI (23 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Our Healthcare team is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their team in our Worcester, MA, Howell, MI, or Windsor, CT locations. This is a full time, non-exempt role....

Referral Underwriting Manager - Garage Insurance

  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago

The Opportunity The Referral Underwriting Manager oversees Underwriting Guidelines and underwriting referral submissions from third party insurance carriers and MGA partners....

Underwriter

  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 11 days ago

About Our Company A premier national provider of property and casualty insurance, Atain is an A.M. Best A rated insurance company....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Plymouth, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 14 days ago

The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing loan applications for completeness and preparing loans for submission to underwriting....

Senior Credit Underwriter - Distribution Finance

  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Underwrite high quality credit narratives in support of new and existing loans....

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Insurance Underwriter - Restaurant & Night Club

  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (24 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 18 days ago

. *** Implement solid underwriting decisions in compliance with state regulations....

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Associate Underwriter

  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles from Plymouth, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Plymouth, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Plymouth, MI 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 Plymouth, 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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