Underwriting Jobs in Danbury, CT

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 - East

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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Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

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

SBA Commercial Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Applicants must have experience with SBA 7A underwriting....

Senior Underwriter - Primary Casualty - GenStar

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Shape Your Future With Us GenStar Insurance Services, LLC is a premier provider of excess, surplus, and specialty property and casualty insurance written on General Star Indemnity Company (non-admitted...

Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter for Contract Binding

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 14 days ago

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet underwriting standards and, determining proper terms and rates for acceptable risks...

Underwriting Assistant I

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 23 days ago

Title: Underwriting Assistant I Company: Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: Everest Group, Ltd....

Underwriting Assistant II

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Title: Underwriting Assistant II Company: Job Category: Underwriting Job Description: Everest Group, Ltd....

AVP, Underwriter - Tempest Re

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 26 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

Surety - Underwriter - Large Contract

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Be ready to: analyze financial statements and schedules of work in progress, open andpleted contracts, for existing accounts and new submissions identify critical underwriting issues relative to financial...

Senior Credit Analyst - Underwriter

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: 2+ years of commercial real estate loan underwriting experience for both stabilized and transitional properties....

Commercial Lines Marketing Underwriter - Middle Markets

  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Insurance Marketing Underwriter Commercial Middle Market Construction Manufacturing Excess Surplus General Liability Automobile Workers Compensation Umbrella Casualty Property Inland...

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Excess & Surplus - Underwriting Assistant

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Excess & Surplus - Underwriting Assistant (2500216) Excess & Surplus - Underwriting Assistant - (2500216) US-OH-Fairfield Description Make a difference with a career in insurance At The Cincinnati Insurance...

Senior Underwriting Specialist - Workers Comp and Commercial Liability

  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability...

Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

ASLI or CPCU designations preferred candidates with a carrier background will be given preference;plete training is provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory Enhance your...

Treaty Property Underwriter

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries....

Demographic Data for Danbury, CT

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Danbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Danbury, CT 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 Danbury, CT
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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