Underwriting Jobs in Mentor, 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

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 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

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...

Commercial Underwriter III (Corporate Banking) Commercial Underwriter III (Corporate Banking)

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Assistant I

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 1 day ago

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

Business Banking Underwriter II

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Summary: The Business Banking Underwriter II is responsible for underwriting Business Banking loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank lending policy....

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Commercial Underwriter III (Corporate Banking)

  • Cleveland, OH (20 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (20 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Commercial Underwriter III (Corporate Banking)

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Senior Underwriting Manager

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 6 days ago

insurance environment required Strong technical P&C underwriting knowledge and skills, specifically focused on Commercial Auto Advanced knowledge of ISO commercial class codes and CLM rules, forms,...

Senior Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Senior Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property Join us as a Senior Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth....

Underwriter II, Retail Property

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Functional Area: UW - Underwriting Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc....

Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property Join us as an Underwriting Specialist, Retail Property to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth....

Junior Mortgage Underwriter

  • Middlefield, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 24 days ago
  • Middlefield, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 24 days ago

SUMMARY: An entry-level professional who supports the mortgage loan underwriting process by assisting the Underwriting Manager in evaluating mortgage loan applications to determine borrower creditworthiness...

Underwriting Assistant II - Temp

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Commercial Underwriter, Sr

  • Beachwood, OH (16 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beachwood, OH (16 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite Loans Focus primarily on senior housing, hospitals and ancillary medical services Underwrite new credit requests, renewals, and modifications focusing on appropriate...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Mentor, OH

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Mentor, 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 Mentor, 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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