Underwriting Jobs in Buford, GA

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....

Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Excess Casualty - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 20 hours ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job....

Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days 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...

Executive Underwriter, Contract Surety

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago

and underwriting acceptability....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter - Inland Marine, Middle Market Business Center

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? 4 years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Underwriting Assistant

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago

What part will you play? If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize...

Excess Casualty Underwriter

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Company: Our client is a prominent privately held insurance group in the United States, offering property-casualty insurance on both non-admitted and admitted bases....

Desk Underwriter - Property

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago

In addition, they will participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required....

Senior Casualty Underwriter

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 6 days ago

The role is focused on achieving profitable underwriting results through growth, development, servicing, and underwriting of Westchester's Middle Market Casualty business....

Underwriter, Commercial

  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum two years of commercial credit underwriting or equivalent commercial lending experience preferred. Understanding of dealership and wholesale administration a plus....

Underwriter, Financial Institutions

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Products include Property, General Liability, Auto, Worker's Compensation, Umbrella/Excess and International....

Sr. Underwriter - GA - On Site

  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

We are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held...

Underwriting Consultant

  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

We are currently seeking an underwriting consultant with strong technical experience to join our Corporate Underwriting Team....

LMM Underwriter

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

The underwriting territory is the Southwest....

Underwriting Technician, Large Casualty

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

for any outstanding information or subjectivities, ensuring prompt responses to calls and emails Organize events, meetings, and vendor management and serve as the first point of contact for loss control...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Buford, GA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA
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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