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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Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Newark, DE
  • moments ago
  • Newark, DE
  • moments ago

. * Minimum 7 years of experience in jumbo and super jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required * Minimum 7 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Dover, DE
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 8 hours ago

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

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 hours ago

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

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day 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...

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

Group Underwriter Sr

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 5 days ago

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

Underwriter Property Mid-Market (m/w/d)

  • DE
  • 5 days ago
  • DE
  • 5 days ago

Das erwartet dich Als Underwriter:in im Bereich Property Mid Market fuhrst du gemeinsam mit deinen Kolleg:innen Risiko- und Tarifierungsbewertungen durch und triffst verantwortungsvolle Underwriting-Entscheidungen...

Corporate Insurance Analyst - R-102579-2554

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 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 Officer, Ocean Marine - Hull & Liabilities

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

underwriting execution through individual risk and/or portfolio CUREs as well as through the evaluation of underwriter proficiency and underwriting quality. + Drive the development of key underwriting...

Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Newark, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Program Underwriting Specialist (Property & Casualty)

  • 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....

Underwriter Surety (m/f/x - hybrid - 80-100%)

  • DE
  • 60+ days ago
  • DE
  • 60+ days ago

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

Du berichtest direkt an die Bereichsleitung Casualty, Motor & PI Underwriting....

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Delaware

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Delaware 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 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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