Underwriting Jobs in Plainfield, IN

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

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...

Remote Work

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Associate Underwriter - Agribusiness

  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 day ago

with multiple underwriters, and cultivating strong working relationships with agency personnel, our Rating and Loss Control staff, and other departments....

Senior Underwriter - Hybrid

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 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...

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 2 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago

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

Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 days 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....

Remote Work

Senior Underwriter

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Documents underwriting files, as appropriate....

Underwriter

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Documents underwriting files, as appropriate....

Senior Underwriter

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years....

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite and Decision Loans Underwrite and decision renewals and new credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligent, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet...

Commercial Underwriter III

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Key Accountabilities Underwrite and Decision Loans Underwrite and decision renewals and new credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligent, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR) Meet...

Group Underwriter Senior

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 14 days ago

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

Underwriting Technician / Trainee

  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 16 days ago

Currently seeking a detail-oriented individual for our Underwriting Technician Trainee opportunity, which is a developmental position....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Plainfield, IN

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Plainfield, IN 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 Plainfield, IN
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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