Underwriting Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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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Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 3 days ago

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

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Coaching Others, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant (National Accounts Casualty-Primary)

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 8 days ago

or Underwriting Consulting Director....

Underwriting Associate(Construction Private Equity)

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 11 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....

Corporate Insurance Analyst - R-102579-2554

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 13 days ago

Substantial knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance and policy terms. Knowledge of Executive, Crime and Cyber lines a plus but not required....

Underwriting Consultant(Large Construction)

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 23 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 23 days ago

Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty....

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 24 days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 24 days ago

Preferred: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Underwriting Assistant - Environmental

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 25 days ago

Underwriting Assistant - Environmental Exton, PA I USA As Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts....

Underwriting Trainee - Environmental Division

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 25 days ago

Learns to apply underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned....

Underwriter, Excess & Surplus (Westchester)

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago

Utilize underwriting guidelines and company standards to make sound underwriting decisions....

Underwriter II, Design Professional

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Industry designation or professional registration preferred: LLB, JD, BSc, BEng, RPLU, CPCU, IIA, CRIS Some to moderate commercial insurance experience (e.g., underwriting, claims, or insurance risk...

Production Underwriter-Environmental Division

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations....

Commercial Senior Associate Underwriter

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

Beginning or continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hockessin, DE 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 Hockessin, DE
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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