Underwriting Jobs in St Petersburg, 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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Underwriting Assistant

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Professional Credentials: AIM, AINS, API, AU, or CPCU preferred. Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant work experience (experience in the insurance industry preferred)....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred....

Group Underwriter Senior

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Stop Loss underwriting experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge, and proficiency in Medical Stop Loss Underwriting....

Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago

As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as...

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 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...

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Table Funding Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

Junior Underwriter

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

Associate Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

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

Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

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

Regional Underwriting Manager - Contract Surety

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 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...

Technical Insurance Analyst

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 10 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 (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 11 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 (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago

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

Demographic Data for St Petersburg, FL

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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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