Underwriting Jobs in Torrance, 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

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Farm Underwriter

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 (12 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days 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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Senior Underwriting Manager, Environmental

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, 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...

Executive Underwriter, Major Accounts Casualty

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 16 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...

Senior Underwriter, E&S Primary and Excess Casualty

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 19 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 22 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 23 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 23 days ago

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

Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 26 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...

Underwriting Manager, Cyber

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 29 days ago

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...

Underwriter, Retail, Senior

  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Aggressive underwriting: we manual underwrite over 80% of our files Competitive compensation plan, including a base plus commission....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Torrance, CA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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