Underwriting Jobs in West Jefferson, 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 Markets Construction

If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you....

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...

Underwriter - Technology and Life Science (Fixed Term Contract - 6 months)

  • Dublin, OH (13 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dublin, OH (13 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 4 hours ago

Business Insurance helps companies in the UK and Ireland identify, prepare for and mitigate risks by offering a broad array of industry-specific, combined property and casualty insurance solutions to...

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

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours 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)

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours 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 (Level I or Mid Level II)

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 12 hours 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....

Senior Underwriter - Seneca Specialty Package Ohio

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Lines of business underwritten include: primary property, general liability, and other lines on occasion....

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VP, Commercial Underwriter - Franchise Finance

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 1 day ago

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

Manager, Underwriting

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 2 days ago

The Underwriting Manager serves as a key support role within the Meritain Underwriting team, providing day-to-day management and mentorship to a group of underwriters....

Sr. Ocean Marine Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 3 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....

Consumer Loan Underwriter

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Title: Consumer Loan Underwriter Reports to: Consumer Loan Underwriting Manager Supervises: None Status: Non-Exempt Objective The Consumer Loan Underwriter is responsible for representing the financial...

Underwriting Associate(Commercial Construction)

  • Westerville, OH (24 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Westerville, OH (24 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

Business Banking Underwriter III - Practice Finance

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 8 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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Business Banking Scored Underwriter II

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Independently underwrites and approves Business Banking loans up to $1,000,000....

Remote Work

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (18 miles from West Jefferson, OH)
  • 9 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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in West Jefferson, OH

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in West Jefferson, 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
9.9%
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 West Jefferson, 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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