Underwriting Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Commercial Underwriter IV - Dealer Floor Plan Lending

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours 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...

Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy....

Remote Work

Underwriter III - Real Estate Banking

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

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

VP & Residential Underwriting Manager - Mortgage Underwriting

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

Establishes and maintains underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines. Makes sound underwriting decisions on loans escalated for management review....

Underwriter II - Tax Credit

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 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...

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Coraopolis, PA (18 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Coraopolis, PA (18 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Remote Work

Business Banking Underwriter IV

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago

Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers....

Remote Work

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Coraopolis, PA (18 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Coraopolis, PA (18 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 16 days ago

Position Title: Mortgage Underwriter 2 Business Unit: Credit Reports to: Supervisor of Mortgage Underwriting Position Overview: This position is primarily responsible for underwriting and approving...

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 17 days ago

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Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 18 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? 4 years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Renewal Underwriter

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago

Pursue the CIC or CPCU designation, thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms i.e. coverages, exclusions, conditions and terms....

SBA Commercial Underwriter

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 22 days ago

Applicants must have experience with SBA 7A underwriting....

Demographic Data for Pittsburgh, PA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA
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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