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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Middle Market Underwriting Manager

  • Provident Bank
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, 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 (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, 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 (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, 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 (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, 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 (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, 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- E&S

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

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

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Underwriter Lead - E&S

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

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

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Underwriting Manager

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, 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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Sr Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

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

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Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance)

  • Everest Re Group
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, 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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Underwriter I (Ewing, NJ)

  • Philadelphia Insurance Companies
  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Communicates effectively with colleagues in underwriting and all support areas in order to meet the property & casualty insurance needs of customers....

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Commercial Underwriter - Renewable Energy

  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0761663 Job Title: Commercial Underwriter - Renewable Energy Company: Travelers Insurance Company Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience:...

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Underwriting Consultant

  • Guardian Life
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0761084 Job Title: Underwriting Consultant Company: Guardian Life Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration...

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Lead Underwriter - Environmental Casualty (Products Liability & Pollution) Manufacturing

  • Axis Capital Holdings LTD
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 18 days ago

This is a leadership role within a growing, specialist underwriting team responsible for combining general liability and pollution capabilities into a more integrated client solution....

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Commercial Title Insurance Underwriting Assistant - Hybrid

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 days ago

First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space....

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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
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 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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