Underwriting Jobs in Reston, 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 (13 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 19 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 (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

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Sr. Production Underwriter

  • Berkley
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Production Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Director of Underwriting....

Remote

Underwriter

  • JLL
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 4 days ago

The Underwriter will provide exceptional service to our clients and underwrite multifamily products....

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Senior Underwriter - Trade Credit (Remote)

  • Intact Specialty Solutions
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority level in partnership with underwriting team....

Remote

Middle Market Technology Underwriter/ Account Executive Officer

  • 020 Travelers Indemnity Co
  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Reston, 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 (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 5 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 (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Senior Multifamily Underwriter, Vice President

  • 072 M&T Realty Capital
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview: Responsible for due diligence and direct underwriting specializing in Agency Conventional Underwriting....

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Multifamily Underwriter - Advisor

  • Fannie Mae Corp
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 11 days ago

In this role, you will review and comment on underwriting and reviewing the issuance of securities to customers....

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

  • Freddie Mac
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 12 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 (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Reston, 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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Principal Underwriter, SMB Risk

  • Clearco
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 14 days ago

What your day-to-day will look like: Join Clearco as a senior leader on the diligence and underwriting team Conduct reviews of SMB customers to reach robust, data-driven credit decisions Work directly...

Remote

Captives Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 18 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Hybrid

National Commercial Underwriter/Counsel (Remote)

  • First American Title Insurance Co
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Demonstrated commercial underwriting experience grounded in ownership and accountability....

Remote

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Reston, VA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Reston, 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 Reston, 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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