Underwriting Jobs in Caldwell, NJ

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Executive Underwriter, Ocean Marine - Cargo

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required 10 years expected, typically 15 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience CPCU...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Provide support for underwriting functions like contract/commercial bonds and bid requests, ensuring compliance with state regulations....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriting Officer, Multi-Buyer Trade Credit

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, property, commercial automobile, general liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Large Property

Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience CPCU or...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $64000.00 - $194000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Responsible for a profitable book of insurance business by marketing, managing, underwriting, and...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....

Corporate Banking Underwriter/Portfolio Manager

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

The Difference You Make: The Associate, Underwriting & Portfolio Management underwrites and manages a portfolio of complex corporate loan relationships, and routinely monitors them for risks inherent...

Senior Underwriter - Entertainment (Hybrid or Remote in the Tri-State Area)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

The expertise you bring Bachelor's degree Minimum of 3-5 years Entertainment or Middle Market Underwriting Experience CPCU, AINS preferred Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including...

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Underwriter - International Bond & Marine (Remote West Coast)

  • Hoboken, NJ (15 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (15 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Examines, identifies, and evaluates exposures by analyzing documentation from various sources, and makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority...

Remote Work

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty - Construction

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required. Ability to travel 10-15%....

Underwriting Assistant - International Bond & Marine (Hybrid)

  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Scans and attaches documentation into underwriting system. Orders various reports, such as MVR's and ISO rate surveys, as applicable....

Senior Underwriter, Commercial Surety

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, AFSB) are preferred....

Senior Underwriter, Cyber

  • Newark, NJ (10 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (10 miles from Caldwell, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

**Skills:**Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy...

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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AI for Loan Underwriting
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Insurance Underwriting Techniques for Insurance Brokers
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Caldwell, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Caldwell, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
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 Caldwell, NJ
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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