Underwriting Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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AVP, Underwriting Manager, Construction Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago

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Underwriter III - Commercial

  • PNC
  • Home, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Home, PA
  • 9 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...

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Commercial Underwriter III

  • EMC Insurance
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 1 day ago

Serves as a technical resource for underwriting team members....

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Underwriting Assistant

  • One80
  • Newtown Square, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown Square, PA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team....

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Risk Insurance Analyst

  • Universal Health Services
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree required a minimum of three years of experience with commercial insurance and risk management industry, either at a carrier, broker, or client....

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Associate Consumer Underwriter

  • Highmark Health
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago

A Consumer Underwriter - Auto Finance evaluates, negotiates, and decisions consumer offerings within Ally's underwriting policies to further grow application and contract volume....

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Senior Underwriter, Energy

  • Chubb
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

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Endorsement Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

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Underwriter- E&S

  • Alliant
  • Yardley, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Yardley, PA
  • 3 days ago

SUMMARY Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business....

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Underwriter Lead - E&S

  • Alliant
  • Yardley, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Yardley, PA
  • 3 days ago

SUMMARY Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business....

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Senior Underwriter, Affinity, A&H

  • Chubb
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

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Associate Consumer Underwriter

  • Ally
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 4 days ago

General information Career area Underwriting Work Location(s) 2000 Westinghouse, PA Remote?...

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Underwriter III - REB - Commercial Real Estate

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

loans by analyzing borrower financials, property performance and credit risk An Ideal Candidate Will Have: Knowledge of multifamily and or student housing, industrial, retail, hotel asset types and underwriting...

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Senior Underwriter - Hospitals

  • General Placement Service
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 5 days ago

To be qualified candidates must be a subject matter expert pricing and underwriting rural, regional, and multi-state medical systems....

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Senior Commercial Renewal Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago

Minimum 3-5 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance products, including but not limited to auto, property, general liability, workers compensation,...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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