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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Underwriting Consultant

  • Unum Group
  • MS
  • 15 hours ago
  • MS
  • 15 hours ago

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Senior Underwriter

  • Unum Group
  • MS
  • 15 hours ago
  • MS
  • 15 hours ago

Senior Underwriter #NLX292443758 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Insurance Underwriters found that 80.77% had a Bachelor's Degree, 11.54% had an...

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington National Bank
  • MS
  • 5 days ago
  • MS
  • 5 days ago

Description Description Summary: The Business Banking Underwriter III is responsible for underwriting Business Banking loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank lending policy....

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 6 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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Commercial Underwriter

  • EMC Insurance Group Inc.
  • MS
  • 16 days ago
  • MS
  • 16 days ago

Educates agents on EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems, and services Visits agencies to discuss accounts and provide agents with updates at EMC....

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Correspondent Staff Underwriter II

  • Trustmark Bank
  • Jackson, MS
  • 19 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 19 days ago

loan underwriting General understanding and knowledge of underwriting and compliance guidelines Working knowledge and experience with DeskTop Underwriter System Exceptional organizational skills and...

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Underwriter Trainee

  • Farm Bureau Insurance
  • Jackson, MS
  • 20 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 20 days ago

. • Attend training sessions to further knowledge in field of insurance and underwriting. • Review and study underwriting manual, policy contracts and procedures to increase skillset in field. • Attend...

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Senior Disability Underwriter

  • Guardian Life
  • MS
  • 22 days ago
  • MS
  • 22 days ago

Senior Disability Underwriter #NLX291635848 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Insurance Underwriters found that 80.77% had a Bachelor's Degree, 11.54% had...

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Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

  • Zurich NA
  • MS
  • 26 days ago
  • MS
  • 26 days ago

Underwriter - Large Contract Surety #NLX291492278 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Insurance Underwriters found that 80.77% had a Bachelor's Degree,...

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Senior Medical Underwriter

  • Highmark Health
  • MS
  • 26 days ago
  • MS
  • 26 days ago

job analyzes Individual and/or Group medical risk factors for new enrollment, yearly renewals, and amendments of group insurance contracts, or of self-funded plans in conformance with established underwriting...

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Correspondent Staff Underwriter II

  • Trustmark Banking and Financial Solutions
  • Pearl, MS
  • 29 days ago
  • Pearl, MS
  • 29 days ago

loan underwriting General understanding and knowledge of underwriting and compliance guidelines Working knowledge and experience with DeskTop Underwriter System Exceptional organizational skills and...

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Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • FCCI Services Inc.
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 45+ days ago

The ideal candidate will have commercial lines underwriting experience and strong agency relationships in the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and/or Alabama....

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Underwriting Technician Trainee

  • FCCI Insurance Group
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Currently seeking a detail-oriented individual for our Underwriting Technician Trainee opportunity, which is a developmental position....

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Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Indsutry

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ 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...

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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
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 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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