Underwriting Jobs in Monsey, 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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Underwriting Specialist - New England

  • Privilege Underwriters, Inc.
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

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

In Person

Underwriter Assistant, E&S/Specialty (E-Risk Services - Rockaway, New Jersey)

  • Nationwide
  • Rockaway, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of underwriting and pricing risks. Knowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophy....

Hybrid

HELOC Underwriting Manager - Remote / Hybrid / In- Office - Paramus, NJ or Houston, TX

  • Longbridge Financial
  • Paramus, NJ (11 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (11 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Job DescriptionThe HELOC Underwriting Manager is a newly created leadership role responsible for building and leading the Company's Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) underwriting department from inception...

Remote

AVP, Property Facultative Underwriter

  • Sompo International
  • Purchase, NY (19 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (19 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Underwrite within all Property Facultative guidelines and support other underwriters in our collaborative two-headed approach to underwriting....

In Person

Sr. Production Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 15 days ago

The Senior Production Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Director of Underwriting....

In Person

Senior Property Treaty Underwriter, US Globals

  • Swiss Re
  • Armonk, NY (19 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (19 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Our US Globals clients include some of the largest and most sophisticated carriers worldwide, and our remit spans US commercial and personal lines, as well as international exposures....

Hybrid

Underwriting Specialist, Accident & Health

  • AIG
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Underwriting Specialist, Accident and Health Join us as an Underwriting Specialist to make more of your specialist expertise and experience....

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Excess & Surplus - Underwriter

  • Cincinnati Financial
  • Fairfield, NJ (20 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (20 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Be ready to\: working in partnership with producers and an assigned underwriting assistant to solicit, underwrite and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business determine...

In Person

Senior Underwriter

  • Privilege Underwriters, Inc.
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 30+ days 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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Sr Risk & Insurance Analyst

  • Atlas Air
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70...

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Employee Benefits Underwriter

  • Acrisure
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

the renewal Evaluates and explains financial analyses to internal team Presents an explanation of financial analyses/strategies to external clients Interfaces directly with clients to provide expert underwriting...

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Entry Level Specialty Insurance Underwriting Assistant

  • Tokio Marine HCC
  • Chappaqua, NY (16 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY (16 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Entry Level Specialty Insurance Underwriting Assistant Location: Chappaqua, NY Hybrid (4:1) Reports to: Manager, Compliance & Operations - Specialty Employment Type: Full time Help us insure it Tokio...

Hybrid

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • Chubb
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Monsey, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Let's shape the future of commercial insurance together!...

In Person

Demographic Data for Monsey, NY

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Monsey, NY

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Monsey, 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 Monsey, 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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