Underwriting Jobs in Yelm, 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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Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Level I or Mid Level II)

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours 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....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV)

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours 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....

Construction Professional Liability Underwriter (Mid-Level II or Sr. Level III)

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 13 hours 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....

Manager, Underwriting

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 2 days ago

The Underwriting Manager serves as a key support role within the Meritain Underwriting team, providing day-to-day management and mentorship to a group of underwriters....

Large Group Underwriter

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 3 days ago

As a member of the Underwriting team, our Underwriters evaluates each assigned group's risk and attaches the appropriate rate- all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system...

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Manager, Pharmacy Underwriter

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Due to growth, CVS is looking to add Manager of Underwriting, Pharmacy....

L&I Industrial Insurance Underwriter 5

  • Tumwater, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 19 days ago

The Employer Services program provides a wide array of services to non-self-insured employers including underwriting of all state fund employer workers compensation policies, account services, employer...

Life & Disability Financial Underwriter

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 23 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...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago

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

Senior Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago

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

Underwriter Multifamily (Bridge Loan)

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 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...

Case Underwriter III

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

inquiries and requests, coordinating with multiple internal departments as necessary. + Learns to underwrite pending files received for review and contestable claims files for underwriting. + Works...

Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Yelm, WA

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Yelm, WA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Yelm, 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
9.9%
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 Yelm, 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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