Underwriting Jobs in Kansas City, 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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Associate Transactions Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in real estate which may include underwriting, closing, credit analysis, loan servicing, or special servicing....

Senior Professional Liability Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 1 day 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....

Underwriter - Flood

  • Leawood, KS (10 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (10 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Review all underwriting information, including applications, photographs, elevation certificates, and third-party internet resources to accurately underwrite policies....

Commercial Credit Underwriter I-II

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

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

Market Facing Underwriter III

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 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....

Medical Underwriter - Level 3

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with medical database underwriting. Background in underwriting is highly preferred....

Small Commercial Underwriting Director

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 3 days ago

A Regional Director acts with higher levels of underwriting authority than the field underwriters, expertly applies and manages the adherence of all appropriate Underwriting guidelines when making decisions...

Underwriter

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

Desired Skills/Experience: Background and knowledge of lender placed products such as Mortgage Hazard, Blanket, Auto CPI, and Flood High computer literacy and able to demonstrate advanced Excel skills CPCU...

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International Underwriting Manager

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented International Underwriting Manager to lead our contracting and underwriting efforts within the International Legal Department....

Underwriter, Boiler & Machinery BC

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 8 days ago

externally. + Strong communication, awareness and influence skills in the disciplines of interpersonal and small group communications as well as appropriate and effective written communication. + CPCU...

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Vision underwriting experience is strongly preferred. CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred....

Underwriter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with medical database underwriting. Background in small group underwriting highly preferred....

Financial Institutions Underwriter, Middle Markets (Mid-Senior - Senior)

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 13 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....

Global/Multinational Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 14 days ago

Coverage offerings include Property, General Liability, Foreign Voluntary Workers' Compensation, and more....

Credit Underwriter III

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of commercial credit underwriting Experience with Moodys CreditLens Experience in fraud detection best practices associated with on-line lending....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Kansas City, 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
9.8%
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 Kansas City, 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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