Underwriting Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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

  • Embrace Home Loans
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Part Time Underwriter Location: Various locations accepted Department: Underwriting General Business Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m....

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Underwriter

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for leading a team of associates to underwrite new transactions....

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Middle Market Technology Underwriter/ Account Executive Officer

  • 020 Travelers Indemnity Co
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. Open to all employees, our 10 Diversity Networks celebrate culture and communities and create spaces for all employees through powerful forums for dialogue and support....

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Director, Underwriter

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Newmark is in search of an Underwriter with 3-5+ years of commercial underwriting experience....

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Middle Market Technology Underwriter/ Account Executive Officer

  • Travelers Companies
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Multifamily Underwriting Associate (Conventional Underwriting) - NYC (REMOTE)

  • Freddie Mac
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Our Impact: We are responsible for underwriting multifamily conventional loans structured and quoted by our Production partners and managing the loan transaction process from quote acceptance to loan...

Remote

Manager, Underwriting McLean, VA, USA

  • Capital One Financial Corporation
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Manager, Underwriting Manager, Underwriting Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses...

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Manager, Underwriting

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 19 days ago

As a Manager, you will independently lead underwriting efforts under the guidance of a senior UWPLM leader....

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Grandbridge Agency Underwriter - Grandbridge Real Estate

  • Truist Financial Corporation
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Supervise all of the underwriting and due diligence and make well supported recommendations to credit authorities regarding final deal terms and structure....

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Sr Commercial Underwriter

  • NationalCooperativeBank
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 22 days ago

Demonstrated ability to underwrite and process commercial deals within the context of NCB credit guidelines and investment criteria....

Hybrid

PBM Pricing Strategy Analyst Manager - Underwriting

  • Elevance Health
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 25 days ago

Assists with developing pharmacy pricing training to underwriters and updates to underwriting guidelines....

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Underwriter - FEDS Protection

  • CRC Insurance Services, Inc.
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 29 days ago

Provides leadership to a production/underwriting team. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Carrier Partners....

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Underwriter - FEDS Protection

  • CRC Group
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 29 days ago

Provides leadership to a production/underwriting team. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Carrier Partners....

In Person

Underwriter

  • NFM, Inc.
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 29 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 29 days ago

Maintain knowledge of underwriting guidelines and stay current with department requirements....

Remote

Middle Market Underwriter / Account Executive- Commercial Accounts

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella....

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Ashburn, VA 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 Ashburn, VA
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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