Underwriting Jobs in Holmdel, 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 (13 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 21 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 (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, 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 (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, 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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Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Holmdel, 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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Underwriter Financial Institutions

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Bowling Green, NY (23 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (23 miles from Holmdel, 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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Underwriting Technician, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 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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Underwriting Technician, Excess Casualty

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

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

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Underwriting Assistant I

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, 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....

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Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer, Environmental

  • Travelers Companies
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in environmental liability....

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AVP - Underwriter, Primary Retail Casualty

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

Knowledge in underwriting General Liability, Workers Compensation, Auto and Umbrella Exhibits strong technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation...

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Credit Underwriter

  • BCB Bank
  • Bayonne, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Provide conditions to close or underwrite and structure straightforward and complex construction transactions....

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Associate Underwriter, Casualty

  • AEGIS
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0768788 Job Title: Associate Underwriter, Casualty Company: AEGIS Location: Jersey City, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Iselin, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

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AVP, Property Facultative Underwriter

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

Underwrite within all Property Facultative guidelines and support other underwriters in our collaborative two-headed approach to underwriting....

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Senior Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 15 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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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Holmdel, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Holmdel, 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 Holmdel, 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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