Underwriting Jobs in Long Island City, 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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Private Equity Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist- Middle Markets

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist - Multinational

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

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Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Domestic Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 15 days ago

The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $94,800.00 - $155,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%....

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SVP, Large Property - RVP East Underwriting Leader

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 16 days ago

, or risk management roles within the Commercial Insurance industrybrAND/span/lili style=span style=5+ years of leadership or people management experience/span/lili style=span style=Commercial Property...

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Private Equity PC Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter (Middle Markets)

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Our success is driven by talented, collaborative underwriting professionals who deeply understand the Middle Market landscape and the complex risks faced by todays Private Equity firms and their portfolio...

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Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 days ago

The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%....

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Executive Underwriter, Construction Professional Liability

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 days ago

As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the...

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Senior Underwriter - New York Metro

  • Privilege Underwriters, Inc.
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role The Senior Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager....

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Underwriting Specialist - New England

  • Privilege Underwriters, Inc.
  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

The Underwriting Specialist is a key member of the Underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager....

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Senior Underwriter, Construction GL

  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

In this role, you'll be responsible for underwriting sophisticated and high-value General Liability risks across the construction sector....

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Construction E&S Wholesale Underwriter

  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Construction Underwriter Industry: Commercial Insurance Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote (U.S....

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Commercial Property Underwriter - Middle Market (Underwriter - Senior Level)

  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Can sit in New York or Chicago* A global commercial insurance organization with more than a century of underwriting expertise and strong financial backing, this firm is known for solving complex risks...

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Individual Life Underwriter

  • Selby Jennings
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

programs and/or LongTerm Care underwriting Prior involvement in field training, underwriting policy development, or special underwriting initiatives...

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Analyst, Underwriter

  • Principal Financial Group
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the due diligence, credit underwriting, execution, and portfolio monitoring of private debt investments....

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Underwriter - GSE

  • Merchants Bank of Indiana
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Requirements Underwrite multifamily Agency loans originated by Merchants Capital. Manage underwriting process for new loans from origination to closing....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Long Island City, NY 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 Long Island City, 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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