Underwriting Jobs in Utah

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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SBA Underwriter III

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Schedule Mon- Fri Overview This position is responsible for underwriting, reviewing, analyzing, and understanding business financial performance as part of the SBA loan origination and underwriting...

Life & Disability Financial Underwriter

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

**Use your skills to make an impact** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + Two or more years of Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability underwriting and...

Consumer Underwriter - Commercial Services Group - Mid West Region

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

**The Work Itself** * Maximize portfolio revenue by practicing sound underwriting judgment and risk management principles. * Ensure compliance with underwriting policies; elevate risk issues, and stay...

AML & Sanctions Risk Assessment Officer

  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 8 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 Sr-Business Banking

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago

**Duties & Responsibilities:** + Analyze financial statements + Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal + Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within...

Underwriter Multifamily (Bridge Loan)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

._ + Bachelors degree and 2+ years' experience in the evaluation of commercial real estate properties including property inspections, reviewing financial statements, and underwriting loan transactions...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter II

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

. * Minimum 5 years of experience in jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required. * Minimum 5 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (i.e., Ability to...

Senior Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

The incumbent uses discretion of Underwriting authority within the policies of HMIG and ensures appropriate levels of profitability and growth over time....

Lead Wealth Underwriter - Specialty Finance Life Insurance Premium Finance

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

The Underwriter will primarily be responsible for underwriting and executing new LIPF transactions, as well as monitoring a portfolio of LIPF credits....

SBA Underwriter - Remote

  • Midvale, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 9 days ago

Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures....

Remote Work

Associate Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

The incumbent develops and uses discretion of Underwriting authority, within the policies of HMIG, and ensure appropriate levels of profitability and growth over time....

Account Executive Officer (Underwriter) - Loss Sensitive Large Project

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

** + 4 years of underwriting experience. **What Is in It for You?...

Underwriter

  • Draper, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 12 days ago

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated entry level Underwriting professional to join our team....

Remote Work

Underwriting Consultant I

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

If you're ready to take the next step in your underwriting career with a mission-driven team, apply today. We want to meet you....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Utah 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 Utah
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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