Underwriting Jobs in Renton, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Life Sciences

of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience is preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business Proven...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Construction

experience, preferred CRIS, CPCU, or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Environmental Wholesale Distribution

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $68000.00 - $212000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Surety Underwriter

Underwrites new and existing account submissions utilizing underwriting authority granted by Chief Underwriting Officer. May handle most complex accounts based on level of role....

Consumer Loan Underwriter

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Construction Loss Sensitive

  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?...

Group Underwriter Consultant

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred. Healthcare industry experience preferred....

Underwriting Technician Casualty, West Region

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

The Underwriting Technician performs tasks to directly support all aspects of the underwriting team and underwriting process, including but not limited to data collection, analysis, proposal creation...

Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter Commercial Accounts

  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Sr. Underwriter

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Risk Manager (CRM) Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Salary Range: $95,000-$150,000 annually Compensation may vary depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location....

Remote Work

Senior Underwriter - Commercial Surety (Hybrid or Remote)

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Ocean Marine Underwriter

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 11 days ago

The Ocean Marine Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting marine liabilities, hull & machinery, and cargo....

Underwriter Analyst, CDLI

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Upon execution of an LOI/Term Sheet transition deal and deal files to assigned Underwriting/Closing deal team....

Indirect Loan Processor / Underwriter

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago

What You'll Do: Responsibilities: Underwrite, process, fund and service indirect loans using Lending 360 origination systems....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Top Skills Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis Financial Data Entry PDF Management Underwriting Support...

Demographic Data for Renton, WA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Renton, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Renton, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
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 Renton, 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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