Underwriting Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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

Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets Construction

Qualifications Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control...

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Agribusiness Senior Underwriter

  • Johnston, IA (10 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (10 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Provides assistance, consultation and advice on underwriting matters to other underwriters, support staff, and Underwriting Supervisor....

Sr. Contract Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago

The Contract Underwriter assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Vice President - Contract Underwriting or the AVP - Contract Underwriting - Branch Manager....

Senior Multi-Line Underwriter

  • Waukee, IA (12 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Waukee, IA (12 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Manages and underwrites an IPS portfolio of business. Ability to provide commercial Underwriting expertise in Auto, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella, General Liability....

Associate Director, Underwriter - Direct Lending Team

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 13 days ago

, including underwriting, research and portfolio management in the middle market....

Assistant Underwriter-Commercial Surety

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 15 days ago

Known for superior service and innovative underwriting, ORSC is committed to long-term partnerships and the success of our clients....

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 15 days ago

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of underwriting decisions, conditions, and communications....

Lead Wealth Underwriter - Specialty Finance Life Insurance Premium Finance

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 16 days ago

A background in wealth or commercial lending/underwriting is preferred....

Personal Lines Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago

This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy....

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Underwriter

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago

Position Summary : This position is expected to evaluate commercial insurance applications for the Construction, Oil & Gas, and Forest Products industry in order to produce and underwrite new and renewal...

Commercial Staff Underwriting Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 18 days ago

What You'll Do: As the Commercial Staff Underwriting Manager you will develop, manage, and maintain commercial underwriting best practices, guidelines, requirements, and procedures to achieve corporate...

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Collaborates with and provides oversight to the junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions to ensure production, financial and underwriting objectives with...

Sr. Middle Market Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 20 days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Urbandale, IA 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 Urbandale, IA
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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