Underwriting Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Table Funding Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Job: Mortgage Underwriter Location: Tampa, FL Roles and Responsibilities Underwrite loans in accordance with Toorak guidelines....

Junior Underwriter

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago

Training in all levels of FEMA/NFIP underwriting....

Associate Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North Americas leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a skilled underwriter to join our property and casualty insurance client....

Regional Underwriting Manager - Contract Surety

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Regional Underwriting Manager, Contract Surety - Tampa FL Summary Responsible for review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of business within...

Group Underwriter Sr

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 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....

Technical Insurance Analyst

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 6 days ago

Currently seeking an Insurance Analyst / Insurance Professional that has experience in Commercial Insurance (Worker Compensation, General Liability, or Property & Causality (P&C)....

Senior Mortgage Underwriter

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Maintains knowledge of Company Bank loan programs, as well as secondary market investors' underwriting/documentation requirements....

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Personal Lines Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 8 days ago

experience, excess & surplus experience preferred Strong sales and marketing skills a must, business acumen, interest in continued education and professional development Insurance license, CPCU, CIC...

Underwriting Assistant - Commercial Residential Insurance

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 8 days ago

What you already have: Education, Experience, and Licensing: High School diploma required. 1+ years' experience in commercial agency or underwriting department required....

Ultra Private Wealth Senior Underwriter

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Mentor more junior underwriting staff related to ultra- high net worth credit analysis....

Auto Loan Underwriter, Bilingual

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 days ago

Prior auto loan underwriting experience is needed....

Underwriting Consultant (Commercial Middle Market)

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 11 days ago

CNA's Commercial Middle Markets team provides standard lines commercial property and casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation...

Underwriting Assistant, Health

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Health Insurance Underwriting Assistant, you will assist the team of Underwriters with file review and data reconciliation needs, related to prospective customers' insurance applications....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Clearwater, FL 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 Clearwater, FL
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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