Underwriting Jobs in Ridgefield, 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 Underwriter, Small Commercial

As a Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial in property casualty insurance, you'll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks...

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Sr Group Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Serves as a technical resource for the Associate Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants, regarding underwriting policies and procedures....

Farm & Comm Underwriter 2

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Underwriting Expertise: Review and analyze underwriting information for new business, renewals, and policy changes....

Farm & Commercial Underwriting Assistant

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications & Skills: REQUIRED: At least one year Farm/Commercial insurance industry experience in a multiline package underwriting or servicing environment High school graduate or GED Strong analytical...

Underwriting Analyst

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary As an Underwriting Analyst, youll provide advanced underwriting support for large, complex group insurance proposals and renewals....

Middle Market Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

Construction Surety Underwriter/Financial Analyst

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Nonprofit Human Services Underwriting Specialist - Remote Opportunity

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience. 5+ years underwriting all commercial lines (Commercial Property, General Liability, Professional Liability, Worker's Compensation, Crime...

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Underwriter II - Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Sr Field Underwriter, Commercial Lines- Pacific Northwest

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Has an expert level of knowledge in commercial insurance contracts and is familiar with the various policy languages and endorsements....

Underwriter II - Real Estate Banking

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

IDI Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Bachelor's degree in Business or progressively responsible work experience with an emphasis in Disability Insurance underwriting or a similar analytical capacity....

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Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to two years in a property and casualty insurance company....

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Consumer Lending Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Family Coll/Cr Admin Underwriting Job Function Coll/Cr Admin Underwriting Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply!...

Y-Risk San Francisco Executive Underwriter

  • Hillsboro, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (20 miles from Ridgefield, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Seek opportunities to underwrite the business by direct solicitation to agents, brokers, and clients based on underwriting & risk analysis expertise....

Demographic Data for Ridgefield, WA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Ridgefield, WA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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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