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.

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Regional Underwriting Director - Contract Surety

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Regional Underwriting Director, Midwest Region Location: Kansas City area remote Summary The Regional UW Director is responsible for the review and analysis of underwriting data to build...

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Senior Underwriting Consultant - Remote

  • Reinsurance Group of America
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 3 days ago

Effectively communicates, sells and negotiates RGA Re's underwriting decisions....

Hybrid

Senior Workers' Compensation Underwriting Specialist (SBDS) Kansas City, MO

  • AF Group
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS: Calculates, prepares and develops premium quotations using corporate underwriting guidelines within letter of authority....

In Person

Surety Midwest - Underwriter

  • Frankenmuth Insurance
  • MO
  • 10 days ago
  • MO
  • 10 days ago

Initiates the underwriting process to make thorough evaluations and assessments in accordance with the standards established for Frankenmuth Surety....

In Person

Infrastructure Project Finance - Underwriter/Project Manager

  • US Bank
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago

Additionally, assist in the preparation of underwriting packages for proposed debt financings....

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PBM Underwriter

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

Reports to: Director of Underwriting How to Apply: If you're enthusiastic about helping others and eager to join a dynamic team, wed love to hear from you....

Remote

Lead Underwriter - Environmental Casualty (Products Liability & Pollution) Manufacturing

  • Axis Capital Holdings LTD
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 19 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 19 days ago

This is a leadership role within a growing, specialist underwriting team responsible for combining general liability and pollution capabilities into a more integrated client solution....

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Treaty Underwriting Associate

  • Swiss Re
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 19 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 19 days ago

& Casualty (Re)insurance industry Data savviness and attention to detail, high level of confidence/practical know how in working with large data files (e.g., NatCat data), MS excel expert skills Competent...

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Pharmacy Underwriter

  • Medica
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 26 days ago

, and Pharmacy teams Runs client level rebate projections in support of underwriting for pharmacy RFPs Works with RFP and Underwriting team to complete pharmacy RFP questionnaires Interacts with external...

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Construction Surety Bond Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Creve Coeur, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Creve Coeur, MO
  • 26 days ago

experience preferred Must be a multi-dimensional team player, possess strong product knowledge, sales ability, and underwriting expertise....

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Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 27 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 27 days ago

We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Personal Lines Underwriter....

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Large Accounts Underwriter

  • EMC Insurance Group Inc.
  • MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • MO
  • 30+ days ago

Negotiates terms and pricing on Large Account underwriting. Explains underwriting decisions and outcomes to impacted parties....

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Executive Underwriter, Equipment Breakdown

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

in dealing with internal and external stakeholders Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and...

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Underwriter

  • BUI
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

efficiency and quality.QualificationsBachelors degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.3+ years of life insurance underwriting experience, including...

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Construction Surety Underwriter, Financial Analyst / Relationship Manager St Louis, MO, USA

  • The Travelers Indemnity Company
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Construction Surety Underwriter, Financial Analyst / Relationship Manager

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Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Missouri

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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