Underwriting Jobs in Iowa

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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Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 4 hours ago

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

Sr Underwriter - Commercial Lines

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago

Commercial insurance processing systems. Solid understanding of company operations and products....

Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

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

Underwriter Manager, Small Business

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 2 days ago

The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability....

Quality Assurance Specialist(Underwriting)

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago

What It Takes to Join Our Team: College degree or equivalent plus at least five years underwriting experience or equivalent work experience required with a broad background in property, casualty insurance...

Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago

Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to two years in a property and casualty insurance company....

Remote Work

Senior Underwriter - Construction (REMOTE)

  • Waukee, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Waukee, IA
  • 10 days ago

sound underwriting judgments....

Remote Work

Senior Program Underwriting Specialist (Property & Casualty)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 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....

Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter

  • Waukee, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Waukee, IA
  • 11 days ago

track record of making sound underwriting judgments....

Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter - REMOTE

  • Waukee, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Waukee, IA
  • 13 days ago

track record of making sound underwriting judgments....

Remote Work

Small Business Underwriter (Hybrid)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 14 days ago

Underwrite, determine price, and rate endorsements. Have autonomy in your work and manage your book of business in a fast-paced environment....

Senior Agency Underwriter - Conventional

  • IA
  • 15 days ago
  • IA
  • 15 days ago

Senior Underwriters are responsible for the underwriting of complex loan transactions within Agency multifamily guidelines as well as providing training and oversight to Underwriting Analysts....

Agribusiness Underwriting Technician

  • Johnston, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 15 days ago

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Takes information from underwriters and agents on renewals, endorsements, and new business to correctly code and rate. Directs requests for missing information...

Senior Underwriter - Group Captives

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 days ago

Construction/energy underwriting background strongly preferred....

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago

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

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
14.3%
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 Iowa
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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