Underwriting Jobs in Miami, 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 Sr

  • Miami, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, 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....

Deputy Class Underwriter PV (Political Violence)

  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago

Referral point for direct report Political Violence Team members with Underwriting Authority....

Join our team as an Underwriting Intern and challenge yourself to uncover the answers....

Insurance Underwriter Energy Market

  • Miami, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 13 days ago

for Energy Casualty Lines such as General Liability, Professional Liability, Contractor Pollution, Site Pollution, and Worker's Compensation....

Underwriter

  • Miami, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 14 days ago

of experience in a similar underwriting role....

Portfolio Manager/ Underwriter - C&I

  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Monitor & report all deterioration in credit quality to the Underwriting Manager & Account Officer informed of any emerging credit or portfolio risks....

Underwriter, Latin America

  • Miami, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 19 days ago

Ideally 5 or more years underwriting experience. Possession of an industry related certification is required preferably CPCU or ACII....

Purpose: The purpose of the SCU is to use key financial measures and a consistent, structured financial approach to underwrite custom lending requests and mange a loan portfolio in alignment with our...

Functional Area: UW - Underwriting...

Senior Underwriter II - Excess Casualty

  • Miami, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 23 days ago

Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional...

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Underwriter/Broker

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (24 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (24 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 25 days ago

Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM....

Senior Underwriter II

  • Miami, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 26 days ago

Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional...

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Underwriter - Financial Lines Facultative Team

  • Miami, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 45+ days ago

CPCU or other relevant industry courses are helpful. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Basic understanding of the insurance and financial lines products....

Senior Underwriter, Property & Energy Facultative

  • Miami, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 45+ days ago

CPCU or other relevant industry courses are helpful. Skilled at analysis of all aspects of facultative program structures....

2025 - Early Career, Underwriting Analyst - Miami Office

  • Miami, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Join us as an Underwriting Analyst to play your part in that transformation with opportunities to learn and grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Miami, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Miami, 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 Miami, 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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