Underwriting Jobs in Canton, MA

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

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - East

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...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Educational Underwriter, Public Entity

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent 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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriting Manager - Large Property Northeast Division

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred. Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility....

Executive Underwriter, Environmental Site Pollution

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business. Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues....

Executive Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriter

of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....

Senior Umbrella Excess Casualty Underwriter

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 9 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 Underwriter, Specialty Property

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects...

Executive Underwriting Officer, GRS North America Specialty Casualty

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Description The Executive Underwriting Officer, Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America (NA) Specialty Casualty, will report to the NA Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO)....

Senior Underwriting Manager, Equipment Breakdown

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 18 days ago

experience, preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to...

Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Middle Market Life Science Underwriter (Sr. OR AVP)

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 60+ 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....

Sr. Risk Underwriter

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Underwrite mid-to-large ticket transactions, including complex deals for major and public sector clients. Lead risk monitoring for accounts with moderate to high complexity....

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P&C Underwriter - Boston

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Minimum of 2+ years of P&C Middle Market or Technology Carrier production underwriting experience is required; E&O underwriting experience is a plus....

Underwriting Officer, Ocean Marine - Hull & Liabilities

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Canton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

As an Underwriting Officer, Ocean Marine, you are an underwriting subject matter expert and integral member of a field leadership team....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Canton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Canton, MA 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 Canton, MA
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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