Underwriting Jobs in Richardson, 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

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

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....

Marketing Underwriter, Program Business (Commercial P&C)(Hybrid or Remote)

  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 day ago

As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as...

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Underwriting Associate - Specialty Property (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Trains and acts as a resource and mentor for other Underwriting Associates and Assistants....

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Stop Loss Sr Underwriter

  • Richardson, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Job Qualifications: For Large Group and/or Major National Accounts: Demonstrated experience to underwrite experience rated and manually rated health insurance products with sound underwriting...

Underwriting Associate Operations Account Specialist - Inland Marine and Excess Casualty Insurance

  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 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....

Asset & Wealth Management, Global Underwriting, Associate - Dallas

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 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...

Senior Underwriting Consultant - Remote

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago

The department is headed by the Chief Pricing & Underwriting Officer/Senior Vice President of OptumRx....

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Lead Secured Commercial Lending Underwriter

  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago

peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. + Lead secured lending underwriting projects and teams....

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: To evaluate and underwrite all mortgage loan types offered by the Credit Union according to specific state and federal requirements to limit the risk exposure of company's equity portfolio...

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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AI for Loan Underwriting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial landscape, particularly in loan underwriting, by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and risk assessment. This course, AI for Loan...
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Mortgage Underwriting Problems & Solutions Mastercourse
Are you looking to master the mortgage underwriting process and confidently solve complex loan scenarios? Do you want to start working as an underwriter but need real-life underwriting...
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Insurance Underwriting Principles and Practices
Within the ever-evolving insurance landscape, the significance of underwriters has reached unprecedented heights. These professionals play a crucial role in evaluating risks, establishing policy...
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Richardson, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Richardson, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
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 Richardson, 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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