Underwriting Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Washington

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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MPCI Underwriter

  • Chubb
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Assists with training of Underwriting Assistant and part-time personnel, as necessary. Assists with other duties as necessary....

In Person

Associate Consumer Underwriter

  • Ally
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 hours ago

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

Remote

Large Property Underwriter

  • Hartford Fire Ins. Co
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

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

Hybrid

Underwriting Assistant - Commercial Programs

  • Jencap
  • Bothell, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 4 days ago

An understanding of commercial insurance and rating function preferred. Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and agency management systems....

Hybrid

Large Property Underwriter

  • The Hartford
  • Union, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Union, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, 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
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

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

Hybrid

Stop Loss Underwriting Specialist

  • Cambia Health Solutions
  • Renton, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 9 days ago

The Stop Loss Underwriting Specialist supports the Stop Loss Underwriting team through data entry, running, and reviewing claims reports....

Remote

Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

  • Zurich NA
  • Olympia, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Olympia, 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...

Remote Full Time

L&I Industrial Insurance Underwriter 2

  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tumwater, 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 Technician

  • Porch.com, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred 6+ months of underwriting experience Basic understanding of personal lines products, coverages, and eligibility requirements....

Remote

Senior Underwriting Consultant Life Underwriting Remote

  • Symetra Financial
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 16 days ago

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Life Underwriting Department as a Senior Life Underwriting Consultant for our Large Case and High-Net-Worth Foreign National Team....

In Person

Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • Allianz
  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago

in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority....

Remote

Underwriting Consultant

  • Guardian Life
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 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....

In Person

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Washington 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 Washington
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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