Underwriting Jobs in California
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.
Head of Excess Casualty Major Accounts
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
Qualifications Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; producer...
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 3 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Orange, CA
- 3 days ago
Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $83000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills...
The Senior Underwriting Manager contributes to the growth and profitability through marketing, underwriting and managing of the Environmental production underwriters....
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 6 days ago
Responsibilities Underwrites new and existing accounts in conformance with underwriting guidelines. Works independently on standard existing accounts....
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....
Remote WorkExecutive Underwriter, Major Accounts Casualty
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 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...
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - West
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- San Francisco, CA
- 12 days ago
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...
Remote Work
Underwriter Commercial Lines Farm
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
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...
Remote WorkSenior Underwriter, E&S Primary and Excess Casualty
- Los Angeles, CA
- 13 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 13 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...
Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 days ago
- WAHVE
- Los Angeles, CA
- 14 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...
Remote WorkPrivate Equity Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
- San Francisco, CA
- 14 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 14 days 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....
& Casualty insurance needs....
Senior Underwriting Manager, Equipment Breakdown
- Los Angeles, CA
- 15 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 15 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...
Remote WorkMarket Facing Life Sciences Underwriter, Middle Markets
- San Francisco, CA
- 17 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 17 days 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....
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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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.
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Underwritings in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Finance
- Decision Making
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Filing
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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