Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in South Carolina

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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Insurance Analyst I - 60018096

  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 hours ago

Job Responsibilities These positions are located within the Insurance Reserve Fund (IRF) Division of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and serves as an Insurance Analyst I in the Auto/Fast...

In Person

Senior Group Underwriter

  • OurHRConnect
  • Richland, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 1 day ago

Serves as a liaison to other departments concerning underwriting issues....

Remote

Express Underwriter

  • Canal Insurance Company
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Education/Training Requirements: Experience/Specialized Skills: Minimum of three years experience in underwriting required with exposure to commercial auto preferred....

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

Remote

Group Underwriter

  • Unum
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

General Summary: Job Profile Summary: This position reports into the Underwriting Manager or Director for the products they underwrite and is responsible for the evaluation and selection of risk (binding...

In Person

Underwriter

  • RoundPoint
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago

The Underwriter reports to the Underwriting Manager....

In Person

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Life Sciences

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago

property, general liability, products liability, clinical trials liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, excess/umbrella, workers' compensation, auto, and multinational coverages....

In Person

Senior Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • Allianz
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago

in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority....

Remote

Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • FCCI Insurance Group
  • North, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • North, SC
  • 45+ days ago

The ideal candidate will have commercial lines underwriting experience and strong agency relationships in the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, North/South Carolina or Virginia....

In Person

Underwriting Manager - Southeast

  • PURE Insurance
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago

The Underwriting Manager is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager....

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Commercial Underwriter III

  • EMC Insurance Group Inc.
  • North, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • North, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Educates agents on EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems, and services. Visits agencies to discuss accounts and provide agents with updates at EMC. Communicates with agents proactively....

In Person

Underwriter

  • Regional Finance
  • Greer, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year of Underwriting experience. Requires PC proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, and Excel....

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Entry Level Underwriter

  • Auto-Owners Insurance Co
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago

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

Hybrid

Underwriting Consultant

  • UNUM Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago

General Summary: The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits....

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Senior Underwriter

  • UNUM Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Job Posting End Date: June 29 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service...

In Person

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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