Underwriting Jobs in Rochester, 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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Commercial Credit Underwriter I-II

  • Auburn Hills, MI (9 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • moments ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (9 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • moments ago

**Job Description:** The UW is responsible for underwriting and structuring of credit transactions....

Underwriter IV- Commercial

  • Troy, MI (12 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (12 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriter IV- Commercial

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Associate Underwriter

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 4 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...

Commercial Underwriter - Corporate Banking

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Underwrite credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligence, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet quality standards as outlined in ONB underwriting...

Lower Middle Market Senior Underwriter

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Thisindividual reports into a Commercial Insurance branch office andmatrixes into a regional LMM underwriting team....

Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 10 days ago

As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as...

Commercial Underwriter C&I

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Underwrite credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligence, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet quality standards as outlined in ONB underwriting...

Underwriter - Benefits

  • Auburn Hills, MI (7 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (7 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 15 days ago

About Acrisure: Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual...

Underwriting Specialist (Commercial P&C)(Remote or Hybrid)

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 24 days ago

As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisures promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well...

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 28 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Sr. Ocean Marine Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

Sr. Middle Market Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella....

Executive Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards....

Demographic Data for Rochester, MI

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Rochester, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Rochester, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
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 Rochester, 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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