Underwriting Jobs in Sun Prairie, WI

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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Underwriting Consultant

  • Unum Group
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 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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Senior Underwriter

  • Unum Group
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 5 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 Associate

  • First Business Financial
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here....

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Senior Underwriter - Excess & Surplus Line

  • Church Mutual Insurance, S.I.
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago

. - 3.0 Madison, WI Job Details $98,800 - $148,200 a year 1 day ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications High school diploma or GED Decision making Property casualty insurance Negotiation Stakeholder...

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Commercial Underwriting Supervisor

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary The Underwriting Supervisor provides daytoday leadership for an assigned group of Underwriters, ensuring underwriting quality, consistency, and productivity....

Remote Hybrid

Small Business Underwriting Manager

  • State Bank of Cross Plains
  • Middleton, WI (16 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (16 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards and adherence to regulatory requirements....

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Commercial/Ag Underwriter

  • Lake Ridge Bank
  • Middleton, WI (16 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (16 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 19 days ago

Lake Ridge Bank - 4.0 Middleton, WI Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Basic math English Math Decision making Typing Productivity software Full Job Description Description: Join our dynamic underwriting...

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Underwriting Technician

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 21 days ago

Review and clear accounts for new customers and process policy change requests that do not require underwriting decisions....

Hybrid

Pharmacy Underwriter

  • Medica
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 25 days ago

, and Pharmacy teams Runs client level rebate projections in support of underwriting for pharmacy RFPs Works with RFP and Underwriting team to complete pharmacy RFP questionnaires Interacts with external...

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Commercial Underwriter - Transportation

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Commercial Lines Underwriting team plays a critical role in our journey towards profitable growth....

Remote Hybrid

Staff Underwriter

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Attend underwriting territory and team meetings to identify important updates, trends and to provide small group mentoring....

Remote Hybrid

Commercial Surety Underwriter

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

underwriting environment....

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Underwriter - Monoline Workers Compensation

  • West Bend Mutual Insurance
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Madison, WI (12 miles from Sun Prairie, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to gather and evaluate underwriting information and make informed decisions. Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and Microsoft Office Suite....

Hybrid

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Sun Prairie, WI

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Sun Prairie, WI 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 Sun Prairie, WI
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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