Underwriting Jobs
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.
Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Potomac, MD
- 5 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Potomac, MD
- 5 hours ago
Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 5 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...
Senior Surety Underwriter - Contract Transactional
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Phoenix, AZ
- 11 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Phoenix, AZ
- 11 hours ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 1 day ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....
Senior Surety Underwriter - Large Commercial
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Seattle, WA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Seattle, WA
- 1 day ago
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. AFSB certification preferred....
Senior Educational Underwriter, Public Entity
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 1 day ago
Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...
Executive Underwriting Manager - Large Property Northeast Division
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York, NY
- 1 day ago
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred. Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility....
Minimum of 2-5 years' experience underwriting CRE loan requests. Formal credit training is a plus....
Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business. Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues....
Head of Excess Casualty Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Atlanta, GA
- 2 days ago
Qualifications Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; producer...
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warrenville, IL
- 2 days ago
Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $83000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills...
Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....
Responsibilities Underwrites new and existing accounts in conformance with underwriting guidelines. Works independently on standard existing accounts....
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....
Remote WorkThe Senior Underwriting Manager contributes to the growth and profitability through marketing, underwriting and managing of the Environmental production underwriters....
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....
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- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Finance
- Accounting
- Decision Making
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Filing
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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