Underwriting Jobs in Ashland, 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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PBM Pricing Strategy Analyst Manager - Underwriting

  • Elevance Health
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Group Underwriter Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: UND > Group Underwriting Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement...

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Senior Underwriter

  • Unum Group
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Posting End Date: June 29 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service...

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Underwriting Consultant

  • Unum Group
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago

General Summary: The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits....

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Group Underwriter Consultant

  • Elevance Health
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Large group underwriting experience preferred....

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Senior Underwriting Assistant, Hamilton Select

  • Hamilton
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Coverages and lines of business will include General Liability, Products Liability, Allied Medical, Management Liability, with other new products planned in the future....

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Underwriter, US Property

  • Hamilton
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Bind and authorize accounts within delegated underwriting authority....

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Associate Underwriter - E&S

  • FCCI Insurance Group
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 11 days ago

FCCI empowers it's teammates to deliver commercial insurance products and services so businesses can thrive and face the future with confidence....

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Sr Underwriter

  • Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description The Senior Commercial Underwriter is responsible for independently evaluating, underwriting, and managing complex commercial insurance risks in alignment with company underwriting guidelines...

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Underwriter, Allied Medical

  • Hamilton
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Establish and maintain underwriting standards and discipline to ensure the delivery of profitable results Underwrite business in accordance with guidelines to maintain underwriting standards and discipline...

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Senior Specialty Underwriter

  • Allianz Insurance
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 15 days ago

As a Senior Specialty Underwriter, you will play a key role in underwriting new business and renewals across all Business Units, with a strong focus on U.S....

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Senior Underwriter/Executive Underwriter, Management Liability

  • Hamilton
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 16 days ago

This underwriting leadership role is within Hamilton Select, Hamilton Insurance Groups US Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines company....

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Underwriter III

  • Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Educates, coaches, and trains agents on underwriting procedures, philosophy, and new products....

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Personal Lines Underwriting Manager

  • Virginia Farm Bureau
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance is looking for a Personal Lines Underwriting Manager to lead our Personal Lines team in delivering profitable growth, exceptional service, and forward-thinking underwriting...

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Senior Credit Underwriter

  • Bank Of America
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description: This job is responsible for supporting credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with a credit team....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Ashland, VA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Ashland, 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 Ashland, 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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