Underwriting Jobs in Cranston, RI

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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Senior Manager, Underwriting Tech Lead. Stop - Loss

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 hours ago

Perform underwriting analysis and risk assessment for new and/or renewal of large group contracts....

Underwriter

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 hours ago

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk analysis and underwriting excellence?...

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Senior Professional Liability Underwriter

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Marketing Underwriter - Contractors Equipment Insurance

  • Warwick, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Insurance Underwriter Marketing Underwriter Production Underwriting Complex Commercial Property Contractors Equipment, Mobile Machinery & Specialty Trucks Broker & Agency Relations...

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Underwriting Manager

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 2 days ago

The Underwriting Manager serves as a key support role within the Meritain Underwriting team, providing day-to-day management and mentorship to a group of underwriters....

Analyst, Underwriter

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago

+ Applies underwriting guidelines and escalates underwriting exceptions/financial variances for their assigned cases to the appropriate level. + With limited supervision, assists sales personnel in...

Contractors' Equipment Insurance - Marketing Underwriter

  • Cranston, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 8 days ago

** Act as lead underwriter for renewal business. *** Analyze competitors and identify new growth opportunities. *** Review and analyze underwriting data to determine whether risks meet corporate underwriting...

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Marketing Underwriter - Contractors' Equip Mobile Machinery

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 15 days ago

REMOTE WORK FROM HOME Join a leading insurance company and bring commercial property underwriting experience to the table to build customer relationships and grow business....

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Underwriter

  • Warwick, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Functions and Responsibilities: Underwrite new and renewal business within assigned program(s), ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and profitability targets....

Group Underwriting Consultant

  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Underwriting Supervisor

  • Johnston, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Underwriting Supervisor AIPSO - 3.7 Johnston, RI Job Details Full-time $75,200 - $120,200 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Underwriting Customer service Microsoft Office Supervising experience...

Senior Underwriter

  • Lincoln, RI (9 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (9 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Underwrite FHA, VA, Jumbo, and Conforming loans including High Balance and CDA. Approve, decline or counteroffer loans within limits of assigned authority. Underwrite a minimum 60 units per month....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Commercial Credit Underwriter - Providence

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

The CCU will utilize their credit skills to primarily underwrite for a portfolio of both commercial real estate (CRE) and C&I loans....

Underwriter

  • Johnston, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (6 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

One year of property and casualty underwriting experience required. Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies and standard accepted underwriting practices....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Cranston, RI

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Cranston, RI 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 Cranston, RI
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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