Underwriting Jobs in Delaware

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 Consultant, Senior

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 4 hours ago

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

Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Program Underwriting Specialist (Property & Casualty)

  • Dover, DE
  • 11 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 11 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....

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 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...

Senior Agency Underwriter - Conventional

  • DE
  • 15 days ago
  • DE
  • 15 days ago

Senior Underwriters are responsible for the underwriting of complex loan transactions within Agency multifamily guidelines as well as providing training and oversight to Underwriting Analysts....

Unsere Geschaftseinheit "Commercial Insurance Germany" nimmt weltweit eine fuhrende Rolle im Bereich Industrieversicherung ein....

Senior Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Dover, DE
  • 18 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 18 days ago

Construction/energy underwriting background strongly preferred....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 20 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 20 days ago

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

Market Facing Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Dover, DE
  • 21 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 21 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....

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group....

Associate Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

  • Dover, DE
  • 26 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 26 days ago

or other quantitative analysis discipline Substitutions + 6 years relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization Preferred + None EXPERIENCE Minimum + 0 - 2 years of experience in Insurance...

Senior Market Facing Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Dover, DE
  • 28 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 28 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....

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group....

Senior Technical Auto Underwriter

  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 30+ 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....

Zu Ihren wichtigsten Aufgaben zahlen: Underwriting von technischen Grorisiken in verschiedenen Industrien fur neue und bestehende Kunden (Projekte und Betrieb, Fuhrung sowie Beteiligung) Fokus auf effiziente...

Demographic Data for Delaware

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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