Underwriting Jobs in Grand Prairie, 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

Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $58000.00 - $167000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Major Accounts Casualty

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive loss sensitive underwriting experience CPCU or professional insurance...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Healthcare Professional Liability

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology

A related bachelor's degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Cyber Underwriter

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

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions and nuanced approaches to the rapidly evolving mobility landscape....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $41000.00 - $62000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Surety Underwriter - Large Contract

stakeholders Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....

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...

Life Science Underwriter (Sr. or AVP)

  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 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....

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Mortgage Underwriter

  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

The individual also gathers information to make sound credit decisions through automated scoring systems or traditional underwriting using independent judgement and knowledge to ensure that the portfolio...

Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts Casualty-Wholesale

  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

Commercial Insurance Analyst I

  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

& casualty insurance experienceClear knowledge of Commercial Insurance Coverage - to include but not limited to Property, (including Flood, Wind, Earthquake and Terrorism), General and Umbrella/Excess...

Senior Insurance Analyst

  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 1 day 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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, 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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