Underwriting Jobs in Santa Ana, 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

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

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...

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Anaheim, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

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Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

CRE West Regional Underwriting Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, were 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...

Underwriter

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary The Underwriter is responsible for reviewing loan packages to ensure all aspects of the underwriting process has been properly completed and that it adheres to company policies and...

Small Group Underwriter

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Review and test underwriting system changes before they are implemented Exceed monthly underwriting metrics by maintaining a minimum quality score of 90% Review and complete California and Nevada cases...

Remote DE/VA Underwriter

  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Maintains underwriting activity logs and provides monthly underwriting report to underwriting manager....

Remote Work

Senior Credit Underwriter, Global Wealth & Investment Management Custom Lending

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Purpose: The purpose of the SCU is to use key financial measures and a consistent, structured financial approach to underwrite custom lending requests and mange a loan portfolio in alignment with our...

Sales Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 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....

Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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