Underwriting Jobs in Sierra Madre, 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 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 (16 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 3 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...

Remote Work
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 Multi-National Underwriter

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...

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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriting Manager, Cyber

Under direction from manager, focuses on the oversight of Underwriting execution, including administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, and analyzing the quality of policies underwritten...

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 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....

Remote Work

Senior Underwriter - Inland Marine

  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any necessary changes to the policy....

Senior Underwriter, Excess Wholesale

  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

A moderate amount of E&S Excess Underwriting Experience. Outstanding existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role....

Underwriter

  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do: Prepare underwriting narratives and packages on new loan requests. Prepare underwriting submissions for the loan committee and final delivery of investor packages....

Senior Underwriter, Excess - Team Lead, West

  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements as needed to regional management, product management and chief underwriting officers....

Senior Underwriter- Cyber & Technology E&O

  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (17 miles from Sierra Madre, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Within this role the Senior Underwriter will be expected to develop and maintain a broad network of brokerage relationships, underwrite and service existing renewals and new business, and expand distribution...

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Loan Processing: Underwriting
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Sierra Madre, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Sierra Madre, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
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 Sierra Madre, 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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