Underwriting Jobs in Kansas
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.
Licenses/Certification Valid Driver’s License and Insurance CPCU Designation Preferred Special Requirements/ Skills Thorough knowledge of: Property and casualty underwriting principles Municipal/county...
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Wichita, KS
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Wichita, KS
- 12 days ago
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 WorkTechnology Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)
- Overland Park, KS
- 18 days ago
- Overland Park, KS
- 18 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....
Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....
Market Middle Markets Property and Casualty Underwriter (AVP)
- Overland Park, KS
- 23 hours ago
- Overland Park, KS
- 23 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....
Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter's book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...
& Casualty Agent's license in residing state, or willingness to obtain CPCU, AU-M, CIC designations a plus Willingness & ability to travel for agency visits, industry functions, training and seminars...
& Casualty Agent's license in residing state, or willingness to obtain CPCU, AU-M, CIC designations a plus Willingness & ability to travel for agency visits, industry functions, training and seminars...
& Casualty Agent's license in residing state, or willingness to obtain CPCU, AU-M, CIC designations a plus Willingness & ability to travel for agency visits, industry functions, training and seminars...
, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....
Training to ensure compliance to underwriting authority and sales practice What you'll need to succeed Proven Accident and Health products and technical underwriting skills....
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....
As a Pre-Underwriting Analyst I, you'll be responsible for coordinating the gathering of financial documents and other supporting documentation in accordance with the Documentation Policy defined by...
Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....
Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of commercial credit underwriting experience Experience with Moodys CreditLens Experience in fraud detection best practices associated with on-line lending....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.
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Underwritings in Kansas offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Finance
- Decision Making
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Filing
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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