Underwriting Jobs in Cypress, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Description Provides surety underwriting support and technical administrative assistance to underwriters, management, and other staff....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Home Office Executive Underwriter

Responsibilities: Underwrites new and existing contract account submissions of a wide range in size and complexity utilizing underwriting authority granted by Chief Underwriting Officer....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Mutli-Industry

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Practice Consultant, Middle Market Independent Agents

Experience with insurance operations; claims, finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; loss control/risk engineering; reinsurance; account management; product development; and industry...

Remote Work
Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Healthcare Professional Liability

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...

WAHVE

Commercial Lines Account Manager (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 6 days ago

TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most current years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Underwriter, Private Company

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

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Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

Senior Underwriter - Wholesale

  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the Company's Underwriting Philosophy....

Complex General Liability and Umbrella (High Hazard) Senior Underwriter

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Profitably underwrite new and renewal tough to place General Liability, Products and Excess driven business that requires strong exposure and control evaluation skills....

CRE West Regional Underwriting Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Cypress, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Assists in the development of underwriting guidelines and training materials....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Cypress, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Cypress, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.4%
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 Cypress, 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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