Underwriting Jobs in Bellaire, TX

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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Executive Underwriter - Energy Property

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago

/spanspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif span style=color:black;background-color:whiteAs a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting...

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Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director Construction Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 12 days ago

As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the...

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Sr. Commercial Underwriter

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Newmark is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions, assessing and mitigating title risk, and supporting successful...

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Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Ryan Specialty
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts and driving new and renewal business opportunities for Property and Casualty insurance....

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Regional Underwriting Director - Contract Surety

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Regional Underwriting Director, Midwest Region Location: Greater Houston area hybrid Summary The Regional UW Director is responsible for the review and analysis of underwriting data...

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Underwriter III - REB - Commercial Real Estate

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 4 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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Underwriting Specialist - Natural Resources

  • Allianz
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 5 days ago

We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business...

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Underwriting Director(Commercial Construction P&C)

  • CNA Financial Corp.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures....

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Surety Underwriting Associate

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Associate team by supporting various underwriting functions in partnership with assigned underwriters and/or territories....

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Underwriter / Senior Underwriter

  • Markel Corporation
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Working alongside our existing Mid & Downstream product leaders to underwrite and manage a portfolio of onshore energy and associated downstream property....

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Senior Production Underwriter

  • Munich Re
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Evaluate risks and make sound underwriting decisions in alignment with company guidelines....

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Underwriter II, Energy

  • American International Group
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High...

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Business Banking Underwriter III

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 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...

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Sr. Underwriter, Energy Property

  • Sompo International
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Use all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines, and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

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Senior Underwriter - Medical Stop Loss

  • Jencap
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Underwrite new and renewal stop loss business in accordance with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability targets Analyze complex selffunded employer group data...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Bellaire, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Bellaire, TX 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 Bellaire, TX
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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