Underwriting Jobs in Edison, 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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Middle Market Underwriting Manager

  • Provident Bank
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

-Acts as a mentor to the underwriting team and participate in special projects as assigned -May be required to assist or underwrite complex credits from time to time as needed....

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Underwriter - Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) - (Onsite NYC)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 70% Underwriting & Risk Analysis Software 30% CRM, Excel, and Data Modeling Tools Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-On Underwriting & Deal Structuring 20% Fraud...

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Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) Underwriter / Processor (Onsite NYC)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 70% Underwriting & Risk Analysis Software 30% CRM, Excel, and Data Modeling Tools Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-On Underwriting & Deal Structuring 20% Fraud...

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Senior Commercial Renewal Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Lebanon, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance products, including but not limited to auto, property, general liability, workers...

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Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0786926 Job Title: Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior Company: Elevance Health Location: Woodbridge, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience:...

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Underwriting Manager

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: This Underwriting Manager position is part of the Underwriting Hub-a growing team designed to provide expanded underwriting capabilities for the organization....

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Underwriter Financial Institutions

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Bowling Green, NY (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues Proven track record of developing...

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Sr Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Support and implement underwriting guidelines, underwriting training, underwriting audits, and due diligence, including follow-up actions....

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Underwriting Technician, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

This role is responsible for providing technical support to the Underwriter by assisting in evaluating the risk and the development and growth of the portfolio for Auto, General Liability and Workers...

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Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance)

  • Everest Re Group
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance) Company: Everest Reinsurance Company Job Category: Underwriting Operations Job Description: About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management...

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Senior Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

What you will do: Demonstrate understanding and proper use of underwriting tools Apply underwriting rules, risk management principles and regulations to ensure compliance with all currently applicable...

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eRisk/Cyber Underwriter

  • Crum & Forster
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities : Achieve underwriting production, profitability, and other financial targets for assigned brokers....

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Underwriting Technician, Excess Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Technician on our Excess Casualty team....

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VP, Contract HO Contract Surety Underwriting

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Contract Surety Home Office Underwriting Director will: Ensure consistency of underwriting standards across the regional offices and home office underwriting team....

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Underwriting Assistant I

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Renewal support including pre-underwriting review, quoting, system updates, data collection and any other non-core underwriting type duties as directed....

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, 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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