Underwriting Jobs in Grafton, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Surety Underwriter - Small to Mid Contract

Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...

Government Underwriter - Cleveland, OH or Buffalo, NY

  • Brooklyn, OH (19 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, OH (19 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

file with the correct program, LTV, credit score and pre-payment penalty Review final conditions submitted to Underwriting Final Approval within SLA Re-review all Suspended loans within SLA Review...

Underwriting Assistant II - Temp

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Secures underwriting information as requested in order to respond to bureau crits or SIU investigations....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Mid-Level II or Sr. Level III)

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV)

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

VP, Commercial Underwriter - Franchise Finance

  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Regular client contact will occur as part of the underwriting and portfolio management duties....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation...

Sr. Ocean Marine Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

Technology & Life Sciences Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive

  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 7 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

Production Underwriter - Remote Ohio/West Virginia/ Western Pennsylvania

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

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Executive Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty

  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Independence, OH (22 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards....

Business Banking Underwriter III - Practice Finance

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 12 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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Commercial Underwriter II

  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (24 miles from Grafton, OH)
  • 14 days ago

This role will be on the public finance team and commercial underwriting experience including not for profit, higher education, and governmental entities is preferred....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Grafton, OH

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Grafton, OH 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 Grafton, 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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