Underwriting Jobs in Michigan

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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Sr. Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Troy, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Additionally, occasionally negotiate and procure reinsurance to underwrite complex accounts....

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Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

  • Amerisure
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 13 hours 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...

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Consumer Underwriter

  • Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago

Join Kellogg Community Credit Union as a Consumer Underwriter at our Second St. branch! As the Consumer Underwriter, you will be responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of loan applicants...

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Senior Commercial General Liability Underwriting Associate REMOTE

  • AF Group
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

General Liability experience required....

Remote

Branch Chief Underwriter Team

  • Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 2 days ago

lending opportunities including market analysis, financial analysis and valuation; AND -Serving in a senior staff position in an office or demonstrating leadership experience in connection with the underwriting...

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Underwriting Associate

  • EMC Insurance Group Inc.
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

Underwrites and provides endorsement quotes to agents. Corresponds with agents for additional information....

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Sba Underwriter MI ID70619

  • Adams, Inc.
  • MI
  • 6 days ago
  • MI
  • 6 days ago

Sba Underwriter MI ID70619 Job Leads MI Job Leads are potential openings we are willing to investigate for you. By completing this form, you are indicating to us that you are interested in...

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, 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...

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Underwriting Technician (Early Talent) - Medical Professional Liability

  • ProAssurance Corporation
  • Okemos, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Okemos, MI
  • 7 days ago

Understand and achieve productivity requirements to meet underwriting objectives....

Hybrid

Business Banking Underwriting Manager

  • U.S. Bank
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago

Provides support and training for all staff, including underwriting guidelines for underwriting staff....

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Underwriting Analyst

  • Doctors Company
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago

Underwriting Discipline Adheres to established underwriting guidelines authority and filed rules and rates as approved by the various state insurance departments....

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Commercial Underwriting Analyst - Fremont Insurance

  • ACS Auto Club Services, Inc.
  • Fremont, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Fremont, MI
  • 11 days ago

insurance product lines investigating and validating proper rating Knowledge and Skills: company underwriting policies, procedures and practices inspection techniques related to commercial insurance...

Remote Hybrid

RCC Equity Underwriter III

  • Fifth Third Bank, National Association
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago

Render an underwriting decision within the banks credit guidelines whileensuringcompliance with federal lending regulations....

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Consumer Underwriter

  • Lake Trust Credit Union
  • Brighton, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 14 days ago

Underwrite direct and indirect consumer loans received through all delivery channels. Underwrite home equity loans, approve home appraisals and boat surveys....

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Commercial Underwriter III Healthcare/ Sr Living

  • Old National Bank
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, 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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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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