Underwriting Jobs in Los Angeles, 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.
Senior Underwriter, Environmental Casualty
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 16 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 16 hours ago
Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....
Surety Home Office Executive Underwriter
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 2 days ago
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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Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Mutli-Industry
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
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...
Senior Underwriting Practice Consultant, Middle Market Independent Agents
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
Experience with insurance operations; claims, finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; loss control/risk engineering; reinsurance; account management; product development; and industry...
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Senior Underwriter, Healthcare Professional Liability
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
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...
Commercial Lines Account Manager (Remote)
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA (2 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
- 6 days ago
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA (2 miles from Los Angeles, 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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Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
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...
Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...
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Complex General Liability and Umbrella (High Hazard) Senior Underwriter
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 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....
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 (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
- 17 hours ago
- Anaheim, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
- 17 hours ago
Assists in the development of underwriting guidelines and training materials....
Remote WorkSenior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV)
- Los Angeles, CA
- 19 hours ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 19 hours 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
- Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
- 1 day ago
- Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
- 1 day ago
Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Personal Lines
- Professional Liability
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Property Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Balance Sheets
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Goal Oriented
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Auditing
- Presentation
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Filing
- Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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