Underwriting Jobs in Forney, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Ironshore Environmental Wholesale Distribution

They contribute to maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through effective underwriting decision making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships, and application of underwriting...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Cyber Underwriter

and Technology E&O Professional Liability underwriting position....

Life Science Underwriter (Sr. or AVP)

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 14 days 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....

Remote Work

Underwriting Specialist, National Accounts, Foreign Casualty

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Underwriting Specialist, Foreign Casualty Join us as an Underwriting Specialist to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth....

Commercial Insurance Analyst I

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications High-school diploma or GED equivalent. 1-3 years of property & casualty insurance experience Clear knowledge of Commercial Insurance Coverage - to include but not limited to Property...

Senior Insurance Analyst

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Understanding of key corporate insurance types, such as general liability, professional liability (E&O), cyber liability, directors and officers (D&O), and workers' compensation....

Senior Underwriter - Primary Casualty

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Our Construction Primary Casualty team offers Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage on a primary basis and project specific primary basis to General Contractors, Construction...

Commercial Insurance Underwriter

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Select appropriate rates based on Underwriting Guidelines. Work with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines and task dates....

Mortgage Underwriter - Remote

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience required Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and of basic automated underwriting systems Proficiency with basic automated...

Remote Work

Casualty Facultative Underwriter (Strategic Business Unit)

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries....

Remote Work

Corporate Underwriting Specialist

  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago

FCCI empowers it's teammates to deliver commercial insurance products and services so businesses can thrive and face the future with confidence....

Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate will have commercial lines underwriting experience and strong agency relationships in Texas....

Account Executive, Oil & Gas Underwriter

  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Exec Underwriter (MAS)

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Strong knowledge of Workers Compensation, Property, General Liability, Automobile and Umbrella lines of business....

Asset & Wealth Management, Private Bank, Global Underwriting, Associate - Dallas

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 11 days ago

All team members are employees of Goldman Sachs Bank, USA Private Lending Underwriting Private Lending Underwriting (PLU), based in Dallas, TX, is primarily responsible for the underwriting of loans...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Forney, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Forney, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
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 Forney, 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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