Underwriting Jobs in Woodburn, 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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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...

Life Underwriting Consultant

  • Salem, OR (14 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Salem, OR (14 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 10 days ago

MMFA Underwriting is an organization providing a variety of customer, advisor, and risk management services (suitability, underwriting and claims adjudication)....

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 24 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 24 days ago

basic underwriting support responsibilities....

Underwriting Consultant (Commercial Middle Market)

  • Tigard, OR (21 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tigard, OR (21 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

CNA's Commercial Middle Markets team provides standard lines commercial property and casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation...

Underwriter Assistant - Tualatin, OR

  • Tualatin, OR (16 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (16 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are Bass Underwriters, Inc. is a leading Managing General Agency for commercial property and casualty insurance....

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Commercial Accounts

  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella....

Senior Middle Market Underwriter

  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

**About the Role:** Underwrites new and renewal Middle Market credit requests comprised of working capital lines of credit, asset-based lines of credit, commercial real estate loans (Owner Occupied...

Junior Underwriting Assistant

  • Tigard, OR (21 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tigard, OR (21 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

The Junior Underwriting Assistant responsibilities include manag ing the internal 59-day list and assist ing Underwriting and Accounting teams in processing 59-day notices, as well as overseeing surplus...

Senior Underwriter, Surety

  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (20 miles from Woodburn, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

with underwriting authority limits, standards and within submission timeframes....

Demographic Data for Woodburn, OR

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Woodburn, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Woodburn, OR 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 Woodburn, 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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