Underwriting Jobs in Jersey City, 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

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

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

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...

Corporate Banking Underwriter/Portfolio Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 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...

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter II - Asset Based Finance

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Qualifications: 4+ years experience credit, underwriting, and structuring of corporate lending transactions for the AB Underwriter 7+ years experience credit, underwriting, and structuring...

Client Services Commercial Lines Underwriter I (Remote)

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours 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....

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Underwriting Assistant I

  • Warren, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Warren, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

provide underwriting support for the following lines of business: Lines of Business Include: Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Excess CasualtyThe opportunity awaits... * Hands...

Underwriter, Home Insurance

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Investigate and resolve home underwriting issues flagged by our agent team, including identifying whether problems are carrier-specific or systemic across the industry....

Underwriting Assistant, Primary Casualty

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Assistant to work in growing a diverse suite of Primary Casualty Products including Workers' Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability....

Commercial Renewal Underwriter, Private Equity

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Practice Leaders, Territory Underwriting Managers and Home Office line of business leaders to position this portfolio within Commercial Insurance for growth and profit....

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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AI for Loan Underwriting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial landscape, particularly in loan underwriting, by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and risk assessment. This course, AI for Loan...
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Learn Commercial Underwriting and Credit Analysis
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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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