Underwriting Jobs in Mississippi

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 Mgr - Underwriting

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

**Position Summary** Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Underwriting team?...

Commercial Underwriter III Full Remote

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 4 days ago

You’ll focus on more complex loans including LIHTC, large CRE transactions, Commercial & Industrial loans, and will progressively underwrite New Market Tax Credit deals....

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Commercial Underwriter III Full Remote

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

You’ll focus on more complex loans including LIHTC, large CRE transactions, Commercial & Industrial loans, and will progressively underwrite New Market Tax Credit deals....

Remote Work

Propery & Casualty Underwriting Manager

  • Southaven, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 4 days ago

field or at least 2 years of wholesale or E&S related experience Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies Possess or obtain Property & Casualty Insurance license...

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

. * Minimum 7 years of experience in jumbo and super jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required * Minimum 7 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (...

Associate Underwriter - Agribusiness

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 12 days ago

with multiple underwriters, and cultivating strong working relationships with agency personnel, our Rating and Loss Control staff, and other departments....

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Jackson, MS
  • 13 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 13 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

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Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Jackson, MS
  • 13 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 13 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Senior SBA Underwriter / SENIO003272 / Remote

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 14 days ago

with credit, production, closing, and servicing groups within the SBA Vertical to help meet or exceed department goals.Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsMust have 5 years of relevant SBA underwriting...

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Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter / MORTG003486 / Remote

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 16 days ago

After evaluation of the application and collateral, the mortgage underwriter renders the underwriting decision....

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Associate Underwriter

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 19 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 19 days ago

with multiple underwriters, and cultivating strong working relationships with agency personnel, our Rating and Loss Control staff, and other departments....

Managing Director, Underwriting Specialist/Remote

  • Corinth, MS
  • 27 days ago
  • Corinth, MS
  • 27 days ago

Implement and monitor Commercial Markets underwriting policies and procedures....

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Managing Director, Underwriting Specialist Commercial Markets

  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Implement and monitor Commercial Markets underwriting policies and procedures....

Underwriting Associate

  • Meridian, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 30+ days ago

underwriting to decide on the risk....

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Mississippi

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Mississippi offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Mississippi
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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