Underwriting Jobs in Vernon, 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

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

VP, Underwriter - Main Street

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States....

Casualty Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

Assist in shaping underwriting policies, processes, and best practices. Provide technical expertise and support to the underwriting team as needed....

Sr. Commercial Underwriter-Business Center, Account Executive Officer

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 1 day ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? 4 years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Underwriting Consultant, E&I Underwriting - Stop Loss

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in healthcare underwriting for any variety of products: self-funded, ASO, fully insured, medical underwriting, or group 5+ years of experience with Risk...

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Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: The opportunity: The Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant lies in the Group Benefits Underwriting organization....

Home Office Underwriting Manager - Commercial Surety

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Travelers is seeking a collaborative and analytical individual with underwriting expertise to join the Commercial Surety Home Office Underwriting team....

Sr Underwriting Specialist - Captives

  • Glastonbury, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management designation or other professional designations are desired....

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 7 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Simsbury, CT (18 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (18 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Provides new line rating, quoting, and issuance support for template underwriting initiatives Coordinates renewal process for the underwriter....

Sr Underwriter Regulatory Account

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

Underwriting Technician Support

  • West Hartford, CT (16 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (16 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 9 days ago

You can use both of those skills in this Underwriting Assistant position. We are currently recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant opportunity at leading insurance firm....

Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Underwriting Consultant, National Accounts - Remote Requisition Number: 2275573 Job Category: Underwriting & Pricing Primary Location: Hartford, CT, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare, we're...

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Underwriting Associate(Construction Private Equity)

  • Glastonbury, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

SBA Commercial Underwriter

  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from Vernon, CT)
  • 17 days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Vernon, CT

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Vernon, CT 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 Vernon, 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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