Underwriting Jobs in Home, WA

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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Associate Consumer Underwriter

  • Ally
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Large Property Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Union, WA (16 miles from Home, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union, WA (16 miles from Home, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Youll underwrite new and renewal business, deliver risk management services, and support profitable growth across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and real estate....

Hybrid

Senior Underwriter

  • Unum Group
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 5 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
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 5 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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Ocean Marine Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Union, WA (16 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Union, WA (16 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 3 + years of P&C insurance underwriting or marketing experience....

Hybrid

Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

  • Zurich NA
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications: + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area.OR + High...

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L&I Industrial Insurance Underwriter 2

  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 14 days ago

The program provides a wide array of services to employers in the State Fund from helping new businesses get workers compensation coverage to specialized underwriting....

Remote

Underwriting Consultant

  • Guardian Life
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 19 days ago

As an Underwriting Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical expert within the Life Underwriting practice for Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions....

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Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Carrington
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 22 days ago

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

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Commercial Underwriter

  • Timberland Bancorp
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong, wellrespected community bank where thoughtful underwriting, collaboration, and longterm relationships are truly valued....

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Ocean Marine Underwriter, Account Executive

  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer Middle Market

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

In Person

Demographic Data for Home, WA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Home, WA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Home, WA 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 Home, WA
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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