Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only 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...

Hybrid

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

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
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 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....

Hybrid

Treaty Underwriting Associate

  • Swiss Re
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 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...

Hybrid

Construction Surety Bond Underwriter

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

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

Hybrid

Underwriter

  • Delta Dental of Missouri
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

This work may include but is not limited to: Communicating underwriting decisions and unique client features to account managers and implementation teams; Addressing underwriting-related questions from...

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter (MO)

  • SCI Summit Consulting, LLC
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite....

Remote

Underwriting Coordinator (Remote)

  • Missouri Employers Mutual
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago

MEM Insurance is seeking an experienced Underwriting Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Assistant Vice President of Underwriting (AVP, UW)....

Remote

Associate Underwriter (Workers Compensation - Remote)

  • Missouri Employers Mutual
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 60+ days ago

Prior experience in workers’ compensation or property and casualty insurance is preferred. Company Culture and Values At MEM Insurance, we are committed to our vision, mission, and values....

Remote

Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Clayton, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 60+ days ago

Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes What Youll Bring: 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred Must be familiar...

Hybrid

Underwriting Consultant - Nat'l Acct Primary - Loss Sensitive

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago

: Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director....

Hybrid

Underwriter 1 (Trainee/Workers Compensation)

  • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
  • Clayton, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Upon successful completion of the Underwriting Training Program, the Underwriter 1 will apply basic underwriting concepts and best practices in evaluating new and renewal business in accordance with...

Remote

Line of Business Underwriting Director - Commercial Auto & Worker's Compensation (Hybrid or Remote)

  • Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago

As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as...

Hybrid

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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