Underwriting Jobs in Portland, OR

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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Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...

As a Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial in property casualty insurance, you'll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks...

Remote Work

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Large Contract Surety Underwriting Director

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 hours ago

Large Contract Surety Underwriting Director (Remote – Field-Based) Full-Time | Work from Home | A+ Rated Carrier Join a highly respected, profitable, and growing surety organization that values autonomy...

Remote Work

Underwriter - Employee Benefits

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

Underwriter - Employee Benefits Portland, OR, US Who We Are NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Diversity,...

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Commercial Accounts

  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting......

Construction Account Executive/Underwriter

  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

Collaborates with and provides oversight to the junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions to ensure production, financial and underwriting objectives with...

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter - Ocean

  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family......

Middle Market Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago

middle market accounts Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line...

SBA Loan Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 14 days ago

Maintain knowledge of company underwriting and lending guidelines and provide input to guidelines when requested. Review and sign off all underwriting conditions in a timely manner....

Associate Underwriter

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North Americas leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Underwriter II - Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 18 days ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Portland, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Portland, OR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
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 Portland, OR
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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