Underwriting Jobs in Van Alstyne, 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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Underwriter

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Thorough understanding and strong working knowledge of credit, underwriting, credit policy and financial statement analysis and property evaluation....

(Senior) Production Underwriter, Insurance

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 12 days ago

This position will have a strong focus on the construction segment including builder's risk, property and general liability/XS lines of business....

Executive Underwriter - Complex Liability High Hazard Casualty

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Our team underwrites complex risks most retail carriers would decline!...

AML & Sanctions Risk Assessment Officer

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Underwriter Associate- Commercial Surety Bond

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 20 days ago

Works independently to proactively maintain timeliness of information in the underwriting files. Runs reports in support of underwriting portfolio management....

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Position Summary The Commercial Underwriter II provides accurate, timely, and succinct credit underwriting to support the company's portfolio management and new business development efforts for the...

Commercial Underwriting Officer I

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Commercial Underwriting Officers underwrite and handle documentation for a variety of large and complex loan requests from assigned Lines of Business....

Executive Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

institutions underwriting experience preferred....

Senior Executive Underwriter, Wholesale Property - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Van Alstyne, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Van Alstyne, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, 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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