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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Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Washington, UT
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 16 days ago

The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%....

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Consumer Underwriter - Utah

  • Ally
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

A Consumer Underwriter - Auto Finance evaluates, negotiates, and decisions consumer offerings within Allys underwriting policies to further grow application and contract volume....

Remote

Underwriter - Associate

  • Intermountain Health
  • Murray, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: The Associate Underwriter applies underwriting principles for groups of various sizes in the evaluation of risk for new and renewed groups.Job Essentials 1....

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Rice Insurance, LLC
  • Provo, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 10 days ago

Underwriting Assistant Full-time Department Name: Agency Management Office Type: Onsite Company Description Extraordinary opportunity. Exceptional experience....

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Indirect Lending Underwriter

  • Goldenwest Federal Credit Union
  • South Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • South Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago

Minimum of 2 years loan underwriting experience, credit union experience preferred....

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Trucordia
  • UT
  • 14 days ago
  • UT
  • 14 days ago

Company Description Extraordinary opportunity. Exceptional experience. Sometimes in life, you find yourself in the right place, at the right time, looking at an opportunity so extraordinary it...

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Personal Lines Underwriter/Assistant

  • Trucordia
  • UT
  • 17 days ago
  • UT
  • 17 days ago

years (Required) Work Location: In person Qualifications Requirements: In-depth knowledge of property and casualty insurance standards and practices with at least 1 year working in the insurance industry...

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Asset Based Lending Business Development & Preflight Underwriter - Salt Lake City, Dallas or Houston

  • Zions Bancorporation
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago

Prepares loan packages for loan approval, including the submission and presentation of underwriting memo for approval....

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Associate Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

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Indirect Underwriting Supervisor

  • America First Credit Union
  • Roy, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Roy, UT
  • 22 days ago

Schedule Mon Sat Flex Overview Responsible for assisting in the direction of Loan activities involving the extension of installment credit to Credit Union members. Ensures that such credit...

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Asset Based Lending Underwriter/Portfolio Manager - SLC, Dallas or Houston

  • Zions Bancorporation
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 24 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 24 days ago

Prepares loan packages for loan approval, including the submission and presentation of underwriting memo for approval....

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Senior Commercial Underwriter

  • EMC Insurance Group Inc.
  • UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • UT
  • 30+ days ago

Supports underwriting management through reviewing work of less experienced underwriters and providing training....

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Small Business Administration - Underwriter

  • BMO Financial
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a thorough understanding of SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the ability to apply them effectively in underwriting decisions....

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Commercial Marketing Underwriter

  • Farm Bureau Financial Services
  • UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • UT
  • 30+ days ago

Manage assigned underwriting tasks. Respond to and interpret Commercial underwriting questions and concerns. Assist with identifying target markets for the Commercial line of business....

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Garage Renewal Underwriter

  • Gallagher
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Work closely with field teams to gather information and support your underwriting decisions....

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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
50.3%
Master's Degree
14.8%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
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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