Underwriting Jobs in El Monte, 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

Surety Underwriting Assistant

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

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriter Commercial Lines Farm

As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate...

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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....

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WAHVE

Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Head of Excess Casualty Major Accounts

Qualifications Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; producer...

Senior Underwriting Manager, Environmental

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Senior Underwriting Manager contributes to the growth and profitability through marketing, underwriting and managing of the Environmental production underwriters....

Senior Underwriter, Specialty Property

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 13 days ago

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects...

Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts Casualty

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 14 days ago

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

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - West

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...

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Senior Underwriter, E&S Primary and Excess Casualty

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 15 days ago

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects...

Senior Underwriting Manager, Equipment Breakdown

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 17 days ago

experience, preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to...

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Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Market

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 20 days ago

If you are located within 50 miles of a Liberty Mutual Global Risk Solutions Underwriting office you will be a hybrid employee and expected to be in the office 2 days/week....

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Senior Underwriter, Stop Loss

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago

System and/or Connexure Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process...

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Underwriting Internship Program - Global Risk Solutions - Summer 2025

  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Join our team as an Underwriting Intern and challenge yourself to uncover the answers....

Underwriting Development Program - Global Risk Solutions - June 2025

  • Orange, CA (23 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Orange, CA (23 miles from El Monte, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Then be in your element when you're part of the collaborative underwriting team at Liberty Mutual....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in El Monte, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in El Monte, 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 El Monte, 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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