Underwriting Jobs in Columbia, CA

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(Commercial Construction P&C)

  • Columbia, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

Underwriting Consultant(Middle Market International)

  • Columbia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 1 day ago

Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty....

Underwriting Consultant - Property, Excess and Surplus

  • Columbia, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 12 days ago

Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty....

Underwriting Specialist(Commercial Construction P&C)

  • Columbia, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 16 days ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

Underwriting Associate - Underwriting Center

  • Columbia, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

Remote Work

Underwriting Associate Manager

  • Columbia, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Onboards, trains, coaches, and develops UAs; participates in the development of underwriting training and accountable for granting UA with underwriting authority....

Underwriting Director - Small Business

  • Columbia, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Senior level technical and business management acumen, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures. 4....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Columbia, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Columbia, CA 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 Columbia, CA
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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