Underwriting Jobs in Florida

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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Associate Underwriter

  • Sarasota, FL
  • moments ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • moments ago

Handle the renewal underwriting of less complex accounts based on authority levels and assigned premium thresholds....

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago

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

E&S, Excess Casualty Market Facing Underwriter (Underwriter/ Senior Underwriter)

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 hours 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....

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

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

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Underwriting - Underwrites commercial credit actions according to applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines....

Table Funding Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, 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....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

The Underwriting Assistant also builds and maintains good agency relationships and maintains company service standards....

Consumer Loan Underwriter II

  • Atlantic Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlantic Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Be a "SME" subject matter expert for Underwriting polices and procedures to include HELOC's and HELOAN's. Additionally, this role would underwrite loan participations and provide recommendations....

Associate Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

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

Credit Underwriting Associate - CRE

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Credit Underwriting Associate to join our Commercial Real Estate (CRE) team....

Underwriter

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

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

Underwriter III- Mortgage

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

, skills, and expertise in Home Lending Operations and even more so in Underwriting, then JP Morgan Chase has a great opportunity for you....

Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

2-20 Property and Casualty License required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire Eagerness to learn and grow as a team!...

Regional Underwriting Manager - Contract Surety

  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, 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...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Florida

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 Florida 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 Florida
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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