Underwriting Jobs in North Carolina

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 - Large Contract Surety

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Nashville, NC
  • 28 days ago
  • Nashville, NC
  • 28 days ago

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Sheffield Underwriter I

  • Truist
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Follow underwriting and scorecard processes to include properly documenting accounts, using the correct mitigating factors when adjudicating credit. 12....

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Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Property, Shared & Layered

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 22 hours ago

, or Underwriting Consulting Director....

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Crop Insurance Analyst

  • Farm Credit
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

plans within compliance of the service level agreement Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills Efficiently and accurately prepare AgVue credit requests for AgScoring, traditional underwriting...

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Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

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Lead Supply Chain Finance Underwriter

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate and consult with underwriting peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. Lead secured lending underwriting projects and teams....

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

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Life Underwriter

  • TEKsystems
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experienced underwriter 3-5 years working in life underwriting assessment #westpriority26 Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract...

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Infrastructure Project Finance - Underwriter/Project Manager

  • US Bank
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

Additionally, assist in the preparation of underwriting packages for proposed debt financings....

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Commercial Title Insurance Underwriter - Winston-Salem, NC

  • Fidelity National Financial
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 12 days ago

decisions and risk mitigation.Interpret contracts, leases, loan documents, and other transaction related materials for underwriting purposes.Stay current on industry trends, underwriting practices,...

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Underwriter IV- Agency

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

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Sr Credit Underwriter/Underwriter II-Global Leasing/Equipment Finance

  • Bank of America Corporation
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago

MBA or CFA preferred Skills: Attention to Detail Credit and Risk Assessment Financial Analysis Underwriting Written Communications Analytical Thinking Credit Documentation Requirements Financial Forecasting...

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Small Business Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago

The position underwrites newline and renewal accounts submitted through the online platform....

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Secured Lending Underwriter

  • Wells Fargo
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago

In this role, you will: Participate in the partnership with the Underwriting team on all aspects of account debtor underwriting Conduct due diligence on new account debtors in connection with requests...

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Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Auto-Owners Insurance
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 days ago

Job Description Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join our Personal Lines team....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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