Underwriting Jobs in Abingdon, MD

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

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 5 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Technology

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Chief Underwriting Officer, National Programs

  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago

manual, using creative strategies to advance the practice of underwriting Licenses & Certifications: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Chartered...

Middle Market Commercial Accounts Underwriter/ Account Executive

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

Business Banking Underwriter 3

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Business Banking Underwriter 3 Business Unit: Credit Reports to: Business Banking Underwriting Team Leader Position Overview: Responsible for preparing financial analyses of current...

Property and Casualty Underwriter - Self Storage program

  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts and driving new and renewal business opportunities for Property and Casualty insurance....

Commercial Credit Senior Underwriter II

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 3 days ago

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with 7 years' experience in complex credit underwriting, specialty underwriting or other complex...

Municipal Underwriter

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 6 days ago

The candidate will join the Municipal Underwriting team and work directly with the Head of Municipal Underwriting and Senior Underwriters across the country....

Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts and driving new and renewal business opportunities for Property and Casualty insurance....

Executive Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty

  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (20 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards. Qualifications 5+ years of casualty lines underwriting experience; loss-sensitive casualty underwriting experience preferred....

Underwriting Associate(Construction Private Equity)

  • Timonium, MD (18 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Timonium, MD (18 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

Senior Underwriter - Large Group

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Serves as a resource for less experienced underwriters in rating decisions and enhancing understanding of Underwriting principles....

RCC Associate Multifamily Underwriter

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 14 days ago

a minimum of 1 year underwriting or related experience....

Executive Surety Underwriter

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks. Proven track record of successful underwriting results Key Requirements: At least 4 years industry experience....

Remote Work

Senior Surety Underwriter

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks. Proven track record of successful underwriting results Key Requirements: At least 4 years industry experience....

Remote Work

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Abingdon, MD

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Abingdon, MD 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 Abingdon, MD
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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