Underwriting Jobs in Germantown, 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

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Loss Sensitive - Large Construction

typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven...

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...

Group Underwriting Consultant Senior

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

Group Underwriter Senior

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

P&C Associate Director - Commercial Lines Strategy Underwriting Consultant

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Experience working in cross-functional teams, including claims, loss control, actuarial and technlogy Understand actuarial principles and their application in underwriting and pricing....

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago

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

Remote Work

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago

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

Commercial Credit Senior Underwriter/Portfolio Manager I, Not For Profit

  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Displays deep understanding of financial regulatory environment as it applies to underwriting most forms of commercial credit transactions....

Commercial Credit Underwriter I-II

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: The UW is responsible for underwriting and structuring of credit transactions....

Associate, Speciality Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - Healthcare Real Estate

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Associate, Speciality Underwriter & Portfolio Manager - Healthcare Real Estate The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for working with internal partners to underwrite...

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Position/Title: Underwriting Associate Location: Bethesda, Maryland (3 days on site) Status: FTE Position Overview We are seeking an Underwriting Associate with a demonstrated track record of reviewing...

Underwriting Associate

  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications & Skills Experience: 25 years in residential mortgage underwriting preferred; strong BPL underwriting experience highly valued....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Germantown, MD

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Germantown, 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 Germantown, 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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