Underwriting Jobs in Whitehouse Station, 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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Underwriter - Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) - (Onsite NYC)

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

In Person

eRisk/Cyber Small Business Underwriter

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: - Achieve underwriting production, profitability, and other financial targets for assigned brokers. - Review insurance applications and related underwriting information to evaluate...

Remote

Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) Underwriter / Processor (Onsite NYC)

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

In Person

Senior Commercial Renewal Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Lebanon, NJ (3 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (3 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

In Person

Underwriting Manager

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 4 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....

Hybrid

Sr Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

In Person

Underwriting Technician, Primary Retail Casualty

  • Sompo International
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

In Person

Technical Underwriting Assistant (Reinsurance)

  • Everest Re Group
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 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...

Remote

eRisk/Cyber Underwriter

  • Crum & Forster
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities : Achieve underwriting production, profitability, and other financial targets for assigned brokers....

Remote

VP, Contract HO Contract Surety Underwriting

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Contract Surety Home Office Underwriting Director will: Ensure consistency of underwriting standards across the regional offices and home office underwriting team....

Hybrid

Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

In Person

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market

  • Sompo International
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you'll be doing: Demonstrate technical expertise and product knowledge in Middle Market P&C Insurance (Property, General Liability, Workers' Compensation...

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Ultra High Net Worth Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

personal lines....

Hybrid

Underwriter I (Ewing, NJ)

  • Philadelphia Insurance Companies
  • Ewing, NJ (24 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (24 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

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

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Whitehouse Station, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Whitehouse Station, 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 Whitehouse Station, 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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