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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Life & Disability Financial Underwriter

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

**Use your skills to make an impact** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + Two or more years of Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability underwriting and...

Underwriter Sr-Business Banking

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

**Duties & Responsibilities:** + Analyze financial statements + Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal + Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

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

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

Consumer Loan Underwriter

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Consumer loan underwriting experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. In addition: Must be bondable....

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Commercial Accounts

  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

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

SR Business Loan Underwriter / Credit Analyst

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

If you have a passion for credit analysis and underwriting on a variety of different business loan types, then this position at Sound might be the ideal opportunity for you....

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter - Ocean

  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

** + Four years of underwriting experience. **What Is in It for You?...

Senior Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

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

The incumbent uses discretion of Underwriting authority within the policies of HMIG and ensures appropriate levels of profitability and growth over time....

Construction Account Executive/Underwriter

  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (22 miles from Home, WA)
  • 8 days ago

** Construction provides a full suite of insurance solutions suited to construction contractors of all sizes, including General Liability, Property, Marine, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella...

Underwriter Multifamily (Bridge Loan)

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

._ + Bachelors degree and 2+ years' experience in the evaluation of commercial real estate properties including property inspections, reviewing financial statements, and underwriting loan transactions...

Renewal Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market Solutions

  • Home, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Home, WA
  • 11 days ago

CPCU) is preferred For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting....

Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

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

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

Underwriting Specialist I

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a member of the Actuarial and Underwriting team, our Underwriting Specialists process applications in an accurate and timely fashion ensuring eligibility criteria is met and provide customer service...

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Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (20 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Commercial Underwriter, Sr.

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Home, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

**About the Role:** Underwrites new and renewal Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) credit requests comprised of working capital lines of credit, asset-based lines of credit...

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
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
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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