Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Ohio

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.
  • OH
  • 13 days ago
  • 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

Executive Underwriter- Construction Property

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 days ago

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

Hybrid

Environmental Underwriter Hybrid

  • AF Group
  • Westerville, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 1 day ago

We underwrite general liability, commercial property, and multi-peril insurance for small and mid-sized businesses through a select network of general agents and brokers....

Hybrid

Surety - Underwriting Director - Commercial and Small Contract

  • Cincinnati Financial
  • Fairfield, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfield, OH
  • 2 days ago

involved. mentors team underwriters on advanced topics of financial and risk analysis advise and make proposals for policy and underwriting changes based on changes in underwriting conditions and marketplace...

Remote Hybrid

Construction Surety Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Independence, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Independence, 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 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...

Remote

Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter- Small Business (hybrid/remote)

  • Grange Insurance Group
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago

Reviews referrals within the referral guidelines and individual underwriting authority. Maintains appropriate underwriting documentation on the system or in writing as required....

Hybrid

Underwriting Director-Alternative Distribution

  • Great American Insurance Group
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago

Our product portfolio encompasses Workers Compensation, BOP, and General Liability, all supported by sophisticated systems for rating, quoting, and binding....

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter

  • ivari
  • Toronto, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, OH
  • 15 days ago

You ll apply your underwriting expertise, collaborate closely with advisors, internal and external partners, and help elevate underwriting standards across the organization....

Hybrid

Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Independence, OH
  • 17 days ago
  • Independence, OH
  • 17 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
  • 19 days ago
  • Richfield, 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

Underwriting Specialist - Private/Non-Profit Management Liability

  • CNA
  • Westerville, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 21 days ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

Hybrid

Insurance - Trucking Insurance Underwriter

  • Greg Foss
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 21 days ago

Activities: *** Review and analyze underwriting documents to approve or reject applications. *** Identify and minimize impact of changes in exposure to risk. *** Oversee progress of compliance with...

Remote

Underwriting Analyst - FHA

  • KeyBank
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 22 days ago
  • Cleveland, 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
  • 22 days ago
  • Cleveland, 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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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