Underwriting Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Specialist or Executive Underwriter- Construction Casualty

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution...

Hybrid Full Time

Group Underwriter Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 1 day ago

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: UND > Group Underwriting Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement...

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Technician, Underwriting

  • Society Insurance
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge in the Property & Casualty insurance industry and related business processes is preferred....

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Senior Associate Underwriter

  • Kaufman Financial Group
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 2 days ago

Our Senior Associates underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority...

Hybrid

Regional Underwriting Director - Contract Surety

  • Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Regional Underwriting Director, Midwest Region Location: Greater Milwaukee area hybrid Summary The Regional UW Director is responsible for the review and analysis of underwriting data...

Hybrid

Underwriting Associate

  • First Business Financial Services, Inc.
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 4 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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Underwriting Consultant

  • Unum Group
  • Madison, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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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PL Underwriting Assistant

  • Jewelers Mutual
  • Neenah, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 5 days ago

Works closely with Personal Lines Underwriters, jewelers, agents and policyholders to fulfill customer and business requests....

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Business Banking Underwriter

  • Bank of Montreal
  • Adams, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Adams, WI
  • 5 days ago

: Typically between 8+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Business or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of mortgage underwriting...

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Surety Underwriting Associate

  • Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 5 days ago

Associate team by supporting various underwriting functions in partnership with assigned underwriters and/or territories....

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Senior Underwriter - Aspirus Health Plan

  • Aspirus Health
  • Wausau, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 6 days ago

Underwriting will be completed using a blended, experience-rated methodology for both self-insured and fully insured employers....

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Vice President Underwriter - Factoring

  • First Business Financial
  • WI
  • 6 days ago
  • WI
  • 6 days ago

You will also serve as a trusted partner to business development and leadership while helping improve underwriting processes and overall department efficiency....

Remote

Underwriting Associate

  • First Business Financial
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, 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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Business Banking Underwriter

  • BMO (Bank of Montreal)
  • WI
  • 6 days ago
  • WI
  • 6 days ago

: Typically between 8+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Business or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of mortgage underwriting...

In Person

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Wisconsin

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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