Underwriting Jobs in Montvale, 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 Underwriter, Private Company Directors & Officers Liability

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...

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

Beyond underwriting production responsibilities supported by higher level underwriting authority, the MBTC Underwriting Officer utilizes skills and experience to support and mentor team members and...

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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....

Senior Underwriter - Property

  • White Plains, NY (14 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY (14 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

Underwriting Consultant (Surety)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty....

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Captives Executive Underwriter

  • White Plains, NY (14 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (14 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

E&S Sr Brokerage Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 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 - Life Sciences

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Company: Munich Re Specialty - North America provides specialty property and casualty insurance solutions, focusing on innovative, tailored products for diverse clients....

Global Reinsurance - Chief Underwriting Officer

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 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...

Underwriting Specialist, Property

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for a commercial property expert for a Monoline Property underwriting role. This role will include both new business production and renewal management....

Underwriter Excess Casualty

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Montvale, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Solid negotiation skills Ability to travel nationally and internationally (up to 20%)CPCU, ARe designations desirable....

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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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Mortgage Underwriting Problems & Solutions Mastercourse
Are you looking to master the mortgage underwriting process and confidently solve complex loan scenarios? Do you want to start working as an underwriter but need real-life underwriting...
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
Within the ever-evolving insurance landscape, the significance of underwriters has reached unprecedented heights. These professionals play a crucial role in evaluating risks, establishing policy...
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Montvale, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Montvale, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
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 Montvale, 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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