Underwriting Jobs in East Setauket, NY

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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Manager, Underwriting BCC

  • Jericho, NY (24 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (24 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Description: Responsible for the credit analysis and underwriting of new Business Credit Center loans including C&I loan requests up to $7.5 million and Investment Real Estate requests up to $10 million...

AVP, Casualty Multiline Underwriter-Tempest Re USA

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Underwrite a portfolio of new and renewal accounts, managing client underwriting reviews, including catastrophe and non-catastrophe risk exposure...

Senior Underwriter, Property Treaty

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 17 days ago

The Senior Underwriter also evaluates and authorizes all business referred by underwriting staff, recommends levels of underwriting authority, and provides guidance in interpreting and applying underwriting...

Underwriting Associate Operations Account Specialist - Middle Market Business Insurance

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

AVP, Underwriter - Tempest Re

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Underwrite a portfolio of new and renewal accounts, managing client underwriting reviews, including catastrophe and non-catastrophe risk exposure...

Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter - NY Metro (Hybrid - Woodbury, NY)

  • Woodbury, NY (20 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (20 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.6B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier....

Underwriting Associate Operations Account Specialist - Middle Market Business Insurance

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Completion of higher education coursework Insurance Education/Designations (CPCU, CIC, etc.) Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results....

Flagstar Financial & Leasing - Managing Underwriter, VP

  • Hicksville, NY (24 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (24 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title Flagstar Financial & Leasing - Managing Underwriter, VP Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary Responsible for underwriting and risk assessment of commercial lease and loan transactions...

Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter - Excess Casualty

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale-exclusivity for various products....

Surety Underwriter, North America

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

file reviews and workshops Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and procedures....

Insurance Underwriter

  • Smithtown, NY (6 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (6 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Insurance Sales - Broker & Agency Relations - Smithtown, NYInsurance Underwriter Marketing Underwriter Production Underwriting Complex Commercial Property Contractors Equipment, Mobile Machinery & Specialty...

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Ins Underwriter Med-Mal & Allied Healthcare - Bridgeport, CT

  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Work directly with executive leadership to build a rapidly growing division focused on allied healthcare insurance underwriting....

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Program Underwriter Habitational RE Risk - Stamford, CT

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience Sought: *** Bachelors degree. *** 5+ years of Commercial Insurance Underwriting experience....

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Commercial Lines Marketing Underwriter - Middle Markets

  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

, general liability, property, construction, and inland marine. *** Perform hazard analysis and assess prospect financial standing, operational strategy, and industry trends to determine whether to...

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Underwriting Assistant I

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from East Setauket, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Title: Underwriting Assistant I Company: Job Category: Underwriting Operations Job Description: Everest Group, Ltd....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in East Setauket, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in East Setauket, NY 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 East Setauket, NY
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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