Underwriting Jobs in Shakopee, MN

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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Underwriter - GSE

  • Merchants Bank of Indiana
  • Bloomington, MN (13 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (13 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 hours ago

Requirements Underwrite multifamily Agency loans originated by Merchants Capital. Manage underwriting process for new loans from origination to closing....

In Person

Underwriter

  • Ameriprise
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 14 hours ago

Direct contact with field force to gather financial and medical information on clients, communicate underwriting risk assessment decisions and to assist the field throughout the underwriting process...

Remote

Senior Associate Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Our Senior Associates underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter's book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority...

Hybrid

Group Underwriter Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: UND > Group Underwriting Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement...

In Person

Underwriter - Business Development Remote

  • Allianz Insurance
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago

It services Allianz Group affiliates and third parties including third party claims administration of asbestos, environmental, workers compensation, general liability, and construction defect liabilities...

Remote

Regional Underwriting Director - Contract Surety

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Regional Underwriting Director, Midwest Region Location: Minneapolis area remote Summary The Regional UW Director is responsible for the review and analysis of underwriting data to build...

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 5 days ago

to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process, and proficiency in the use of qualitative and...

In Person

Underwriting Consultant

  • Medica
  • Minnetonka, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of professional experience in health insurance underwriting or a related field....

In Person

Underwriting Consultant Principal - Innovations Remote

  • Allianz Insurance
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 6 days ago

underwriting workflow....

Remote

Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Minnetonka, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 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

Surety Underwriting Associate

  • The Hanover Insurance Group
  • Bloomington, MN (13 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (13 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Associate team by supporting various underwriting functions in partnership with assigned underwriters and/or territories....

In Person

Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

In Person

Infrastructure Project Finance - Underwriter/Project Manager

  • US Bank
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Additionally, assist in the preparation of underwriting packages for proposed debt financings....

In Person

Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN (21 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 15 days ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

In Person

Associate Underwriter

  • RLI
  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 16 days ago

We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry....

Hybrid

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Shakopee, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Shakopee, MN 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 Shakopee, MN
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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