Underwriting Jobs in Missouri
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.
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Saint Louis, MO
- 7 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Saint Louis, MO
- 7 hours ago
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...
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Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Mutli Industry
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Kansas City, MO
- 13 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Kansas City, MO
- 13 days ago
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...
Executive Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Saint Louis, MO
- 14 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Saint Louis, MO
- 14 days ago
Expert-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/risk engineering...
Underwriting Discipline Consistently demonstrate underwriting discipline through adherence to MECs underwriting approach and guidelines: Demonstrate sound technical knowledge regarding primary workers...
Job Summary: Servicing and administering policies, commercial lines or personal lines....
Sr Production Underwriter - Remote in the State of Missouri
- Saint Louis, MO
- 19 hours ago
- Saint Louis, MO
- 19 hours ago
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....
Remote WorkMust Haves: 2-4 years experience in underwriting Needs to have managed their own book of business (book of policies or accounts that are work comp specific) Comfortable with overnight travel up to 2...
Minimum 2 years of experience in underwriting or the health insurance industry required; dental underwriting experience preferred....
Life Sciences Underwriter, US Middle Market (Senior or AVP)
- Jefferson City, MO
- 4 days ago
- Jefferson City, MO
- 4 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....
International Property Underwriter (or Senior Intl Property Underwriter) - Central Region
- Kansas City, MO
- 5 days ago
- Kansas City, MO
- 5 days ago
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group....
. * 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 (...
Chubb serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all sizes in a broad range of industries....
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....
Remote WorkJob Description: The opportunity: The Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant lies in the Group Benefits Underwriting organization....
Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Personal Lines
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Balance Sheets
- Claims
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Decision Making
- Retail
- Written Communication
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Presentation
- Mentoring
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Coaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Filing
- Critical Thinking
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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