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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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....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Level I or Mid Level II)

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

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV)

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

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Mid-Level II or Sr. Level III)

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

Quality Review, Senior Underwriting Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 11 hours ago

Job Category: Underwriting - Group Posting End Date: 02/08/2025...

Sr Underwriter, Excess Casualty

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago

Advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU) is a plus. Competencies: Strategic Influence: Ability to shape and influence underwriting practices and business strategies....

Pharmacy Underwriting Analyst/Senior Underwriting Analyst

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: The Underwriting Analyst is a strategic team member that is key in both winning new and retaining existing business by compiling financial proposals...

Underwriter

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

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

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

Surety Underwriting

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 11 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 (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 14 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
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 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
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



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
9.9%
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 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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