Underwriting Jobs in Mckinney, 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, Middle Market Life Sciences

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

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Account Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $49000.00 - $88000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Applies understanding of risk evaluation on new and renewal business; gathers, organizes and enters...

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....

Credit Products Underwriter IV - Healthcare Banking

  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

On the Healthcare Underwriting team you are working in an industry that is always changing....

Mortgage Underwriter I

  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

How You'll Spend Your Time You will make credit risk decisions based on sound underwriting judgment, the application of underwriting guidelines and principles, and the thorough analysis of complex loan...

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days 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...

Underwriter - Deadly Weapons Protection

  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Underwriting: Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of DWP business in support of business plans....

Central Underwriter

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 2 days ago

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

Underwriting Associate Operations Account Specialist - National Accounts

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Completion of higher education coursework Insurance Education/Designations (CPCU, CIC, etc.) Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results....

Captives Executive Underwriter

  • Frisco, TX (14 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (14 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Business Banking Underwriter II

  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Addison, TX (20 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Description Summary: The Business Banking Underwriter II is responsible for underwriting Business Banking loans to determine credit worthiness and compliance with Bank lending policy....

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Northfield E&S, Brokerage Senior Construction Underwriter

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The Account Executive Officer (AEO), Northfield E&S Construction Brokerage will partner with wholesale brokers to provide primary property and general liability coverage for new and renewal business...

Construction Surety Underwriter

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

DE Mortgage Underwriter (100% Remote)

  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Mckinney, TX)
  • 8 days ago

VA, and conventional loan underwriting.....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Mckinney, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Mckinney, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
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 Mckinney, 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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