Underwriting Jobs in Katy, 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

Senior Cyber Underwriter

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

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

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

Executive Underwriter, Energy

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Senior Underwriter - Construction

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day 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...

Underwriting Technician III

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

May assist in training of new Underwriting Technicians and perform quality control audits with little direction from management....

Credit Products Underwriter III - Corporate Banking

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago

How You'll Spend Your Time You will prepare complex financial underwriting on middle market to corporate level transactions, which have a significant impact on profits for the lending division....

Underwriting Specialist - Builders Risk

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, 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...

Credit/Commercial Underwriter - Houston, TX (Hybrid)

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate for the Credit/Commercial Underwriter position will have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill the following responsibilities and qualifications: Responsible for underwriting...

Executive Underwriter, Environmental

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago

guidelines and authority structures Adhere to all underwriting standards and guidelines as outlined by the Division including all applicable Underwriting Guidelines, Authorities and Position Papers...

Underwriter, South Central Region, Primary Casualty

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Utilize authority to underwrite and price loss sensitive (deductible/SIR) and guaranteed cost business for the following lines of business: Workers Compensation, General Liability and Commercial Auto...

Hull & Marine Liability Underwriter (Mid Level II or Sr. Level III)

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 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....

Senior Underwriter, Excess Energy

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Implement underwriting objectives by review, evaluation, selection and pricing of individual risks....

Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 8 days ago

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

Underwriter

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 9 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 and Multinational Clients....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Katy, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Katy, 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 Katy, 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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