Underwriting Jobs in Denville, 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

Surety Underwriting Assistant

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

Senior Lead Securities Based Lending Wealth Underwriter

  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

In this role, you will: Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop or influence objectives, resources, and long-term goals for highly complex issues across Wealth Underwriting Make decisions...

Lead Securities Based Lending Wealth Underwriter

  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

In this role, you will: Lead complex initiatives including those that are cross-functional with broad impact and act as a key participant in large-scale planning for Wealth Underwriting Review, analyze...

Senior Underwriter - VP

  • Bedminster, NJ (18 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (18 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Position Overview: Responsible for structuring, underwriting and ongoing monitoring of commercial real estate loans, including multi-family loans....

Underwriting Specialist (Commercial Middle Market)

  • Warren, NJ (17 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, NJ (17 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

CNAs Commercial Middle Markets team provides standard lines commercial property and casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation...

C&I Underwriter & Portfolio Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (8 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (8 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, laws and regulations....

Underwriting Assistant - Specialty Package - Hybrid - NYC, Uniondale, NY or Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Underwriting Assistant supports various underwriting processes, including communication with our producers and other departments within the company to meet service needs....

Underwriting Assistant - GL and Excess - Remote

  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The S&S Operations Underwriting Assistant will support the business strategies and activities of the underwriting departments at the Managers directive....

Remote Work

Senior Securities Based Lending Wealth Underwriter

  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will: Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning related to Wealth Underwriting Review, analyze, and evaluate borrower...

Underwriting Assistant

  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Br idge Specialty Group is seeking an Assistant Broker...

Underwriting Assistant

  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Br idge Specialty Group is seeking an Assistant Broker...

Underwriting Assistant, Environmental

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Underwriting Assistant will be responsible for supporting the underwriting team and operations with all steps of the underwriting process....

E&S Sr Brokerage Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days 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....

Senior Underwriter - Accident and Health (Hybrid)

  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (7 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority level in partnership with underwriting team....

Global Reinsurance - Chief Underwriting Officer

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree Insurance certifications (CPCU, ARM, FCAS, etc.) a plus. 20+ years of reinsurance underwriting and related experience Broad knowledge of P&C insurance...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Denville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Denville, 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
9.9%
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 Denville, 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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