Underwriting Jobs in La Jolla, 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

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...

AVP, SBA Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Contact borrowers to gather and follow up on information needed to assist the underwriting decision....

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

P&C Associate Director - Commercial Lines Strategy Underwriting Consultant

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Experience working in cross-functional teams, including claims, loss control, actuarial and technlogy Understand actuarial principles and their application in underwriting and pricing....

Insurance Underwriter - Food (Prepared Takeout)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago

; etc.. *** Serve as a resource to subordinate underwriting levels, other underwriting departments, and agents. *** Communicate underwriting appetite and strategies to agents. *** Develop new agency...

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Senior Underwriter - Wholesale

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Insurance - Trucking Insurance Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Activities: *** Review and analyze underwriting documents to approve or reject applications. *** Identify and minimize impact of changes in exposure to risk. *** Oversee progress of compliance with...

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Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

Dividend - Underwriter I

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Performs a wide range of duties related to the underwriting process. Renders an underwriting decision within credit guidelines while ensuring compliance with federal lending regulations....

Corporate Underwriting Analyst

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Identifies process gaps and opportunities within underwriting and operations....

Sr. Underwriter Flood

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Complete thorough, accurate, detailed underwriting notes to document the underwriting thought process Submit clear, detailed referrals to carrier partners (when required)....

Associate Underwriter, Earthquake

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics. Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences....

Underwriting Assistant

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Research issues escalated by Underwriting team including review of BPO transactions as needed....

Underwriter

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago

. • Provide any necessary direction to Underwriting Assistant(s). • Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell...

Insurance Underwriter - Restaurant & Night Club

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago

. *** Implement solid underwriting decisions in compliance with state regulations....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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