Underwriting Jobs in Princeton, 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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Contruction - General Liability - Insurance Underwriter

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Seeking an underwriter with experience in General Liability, Pollution Liability, and Contractors Pollution Liability to: *** Underwrite policies containing General Liability, Products, Products Pollution...

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

**Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:** + Vision underwriting experience is strongly preferred. + CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred....

PRS Associate Underwriting Coordinator

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the underwriting center by supporting process execution....

Manager Underwriting

  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Ten (10) or more years related work experience Extensive property and casualty insurance...

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

to investor for approval, if applicable + Manually reviews all documents in package + Ensures compliance with timing of underwriting decisions, to be completed within 30 days of receipt of complete...

Underwriter

  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, Underwriting, FHA/VA loans Conventional loans, GSE guidelines Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required 3 to 5 years of prior underwriting- experience with FHA/VA/Conv...

Large Accounts Underwriter/ Sr Large Accounts Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Underwriter Lead

  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

SUMMARY Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business....

Sr. Stop Loss Captive Underwriter

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

underwriting guidelines....

Stop Loss Captive Underwriter

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

business by analyzing and selecting risks based on qualified underwriting criteria that adhere to the company's established underwriting guidelines....

AVP, Construction Professional Liability Underwriter

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 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....

AVP, Surety Underwriting Officer OR VP Senior Underwriting Officer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 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....

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Information Capture, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Analyst - Casualty

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Prepare submissions and process endorsements for the underwriting systems for rating purposes....

PRS Senior Custom Solutions Underwriter

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Underwrite and Account Analysis of Surplus lines and some commercial lines policies used for personal lines clients....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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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