Underwriting Jobs in Beachwood, OH

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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Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director- Construction Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Parma, OH (13 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Parma, OH (13 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 13 days ago

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution...

Remote Full Time

Sr. Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • moments ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • moments ago

Additionally, occasionally negotiate and procure reinsurance to underwrite complex accounts....

In Person

Sr. Middle Market Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella....

In Person

Construction Surety Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

Hybrid

Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 7 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...

Remote

Stop Loss Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Seven Hills, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seven Hills, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 8 days ago

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

In Person

Underwriter IV - Community Development Banking

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Real Estate underwriting experience PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance....

In Person

Business Banking Underwriter 3

  • First National Bank (FNB Corp.)
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Position Title: Business Banking Underwriter 3 Business Unit: Credit Reports to: Business Banking Underwriting Team Leader Position Overview: Responsible for preparing financial analyses of current...

In Person

Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Seven Hills, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seven Hills, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 15 days ago

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region....

In Person

Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Independence, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 18 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Hybrid

Underwriter - Hybrid

  • NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company
  • Richfield, OH (18 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Richfield, OH (18 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 19 days ago

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite....

Hybrid

Underwriter III- Real Estate Banking (REIT)

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 21 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...

In Person

Underwriting Analyst - FHA

  • KeyBank
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 22 days ago

Location: 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio The Analyst will be a member of the FHA Healthcare Underwriting Team and will collaborate internally and externally to analyze and underwrite FHA Lean Applications...

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant I

  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (9 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 22 days ago

Renewal support including pre-underwriting review, quoting, system updates, data collection and any other non-core underwriting type duties as directed....

Hybrid

Underwriter III- REB

  • PNC
  • Cleveland, OH (8 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (8 miles from Beachwood, OH)
  • 23 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...

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Beachwood, OH

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Beachwood, OH 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 Beachwood, OH
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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