Underwriting Jobs in Salem, NH

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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WAHVE

Middle Market Underwriter - New England Region (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • Manchester, NH (14 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Manchester, NH (14 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 7 days ago

TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most recent years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...

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Group Underwriter Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: UND > Group Underwriting Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement...

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PBM Pricing Strategy Analyst Manager - Underwriting

  • Elevance Health
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Assists with developing pharmacy pricing training to underwriters and updates to underwriting guidelines....

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Underwriter I

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Nashua, NH (12 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (12 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 2 days ago

Overview The underwriter administers the underwriting and services of new and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned with the Specialty Vertical in compliance with company underwriting,...

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Underwriting Assistant Wakefield, MA, USA

  • Tokio Marine HCC
  • Wakefield, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 12 days ago

Underwriting Assistant Job Title: Underwriting Assistant Location: Boston, MA Reports To: Vice President, Operations Employment Type: Full time About Us Help us insure it....

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Underwriting Assistant

  • HCC Service Company, Inc.
  • Wakefield, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 14 days ago

Underwriting Assistant Location: Boston, MA Reports To: Vice President, Operations Employment Type: Full time About Us Help us insure it....

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Small Commercial New Business Underwriter

  • Merchants Insurance Group
  • Bedford, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bedford, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 20 days ago

Strong background in underwriting commercial lines accounts and building agency relationships. Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is a plus i.e. CPCU....

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Underwriter II

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Nashua, NH (12 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (12 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 28 days ago

underwriting, authority and pricing standards....

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National Account Strategic Underwriter

  • Elevance Health
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS in Finance, Actuarial Science, Business, or related field; Minimum of 7 years in large group insurance underwriting, actuarial analysis, or strategic finance....

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Demographic Data for Salem, NH

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Salem, NH

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Salem, NH 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 Salem, NH
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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