Underwriting Jobs in Greenwood, MO

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Multi Industry

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $41000.00 - $62000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most....

Underwriter

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 hours ago

Licenses & Certifications: Prescribed: Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses Preferred: Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)...

Associate Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 hours ago

What You'll Do You will know the underwriting appetite and guidelines of our various programs intimately. We are not a "Dr. No" underwriting shop....

Underwriting Associate - Specialty Property (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Trains and acts as a resource and mentor for other Underwriting Associates and Assistants....

Remote Work

Underwriting Consultant - Ocean Marine

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Specialist, Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director....

Senior Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Surety Underwriting

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $41000.00 - $62000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most....

Production Underwriter

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 10 days ago

& Casualty Agent's license in residing state, or willingness to obtain CPCU, AU-M, CIC designations a plus Willingness & ability to travel for agency visits, industry functions, training and seminars...

Executive Underwriter, Casualty

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities: Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Umbrella/Excess Liability portfolio targets in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority....

Commercial Credit Underwriter I-II

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago

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

Non Profit Underwriter II

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 20 days ago

License/Certification/Designation: Completion of general insurance courses such as CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI is preferred....

Underwriter, Construction

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 20 days ago

Handle day-to-day servicing for a book of large, complex, umbrella and excess accounts Be responsible for growth and retention of assigned book. Negotiate the annual pricing, terms and conditions...

Multinational Executive Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 21 days ago

More specifically, partnered with our home office and regional underwriting teams, this role will underwrite Controlled Master Programs (CMPs), manage the placement of compliant locally admitted policies...

Underwriter II

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 22 days ago

License/Certification/Designation: Completion of general insurance courses such as CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI is preferred....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Greenwood, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Greenwood, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 Greenwood, MO
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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