Underwriting Jobs in Arkansas

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 Manager

  • Delaware, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Delaware, AR
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Personal Lines Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriters and drive profitable growth....

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Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Inside Underwriter

  • AR
  • 6 days ago
  • AR
  • 6 days ago

Manage the underwriting process ensuring adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and CRC policies and procedures....

Ins Underwriter Med-Mal & Allied Healthcare

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago

Work directly with executive leadership to build a rapidly growing division focused on allied healthcare insurance underwriting....

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Senior Program Underwriting Specialist (Property & Casualty)

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 11 days 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....

Senior E&S Commercial Property Underwriter

  • Sherwood, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Sherwood, AR
  • 11 days ago

In this role, you will manage technical underwriting reviews and portfolio management for E&S small commercial property programs, including Commercial Property, Inland Marine, and Builder's Risk....

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Senior Agency Underwriter - Conventional

  • AR
  • 15 days ago
  • AR
  • 15 days ago

Senior Underwriters are responsible for the underwriting of complex loan transactions within Agency multifamily guidelines as well as providing training and oversight to Underwriting Analysts....

Senior Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 18 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 18 days ago

Construction/energy underwriting background strongly preferred....

Market Facing Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days 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....

Senior Credit Analyst/Underwriter (SENIO011941)

  • Conway, AR
  • 23 days ago
  • Conway, AR
  • 23 days ago

Credit Analyst/Underwriter performs financial based analysis and underwriting of credits which is used by the bank to assess risk and monitor existing credits to entities or individuals....

AVP or VP Underwriting Manager - Group Captives

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 26 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 26 days ago

or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industryOR Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industryAND...

Senior Market Facing Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 28 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 28 days 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....

Senior Technical Auto Underwriter

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 30+ days 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....

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Arkansas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Arkansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
14.3%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.0%
Some College
2.4%
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 Arkansas
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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