Underwriting Jobs in Massachusetts
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.
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - East
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Cambridge, MA
- 20 hours ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Cambridge, MA
- 20 hours 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...
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Executive Underwriting Manager - Large Property Northeast Division
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred. Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility....
Senior Educational Underwriter, Public Entity
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 4 days ago
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...
Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 7 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 7 days ago
Description Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions (LMMS) is a highly collaborative team that draws on the firm's vast commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions...
Sr Underwriting Officer, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers compensation) in Mobility Solutions....
Executive Underwriter, Programs
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
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 Underwriter, North America Middle Market
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 13 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Boston, MA
- 13 days ago
Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....
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....
Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....
Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....
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....
Reviews and underwrites Home Equity Loan/Line applicationpackages in accordance with RFCU guidelines....
The underwriting territory is the Southwest....
Must be knowledgeable in insurance policy contracts, particularly medical malpractice, general liability, directors and officers liability, and excess/umbrella liability. Strong analytical skills....
Must be knowledgeable in insurance policy contracts, particularly medical malpractice, general liability, directors and officers liability, and excess/umbrella liability. Strong analytical skills....
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Underwritings in Massachusetts offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Personal Lines
- Professional Liability
- Coverage Analysis
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Property Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Balance Sheets
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
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- Goal Oriented
- Reimbursement
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- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Auditing
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- Flexibility
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- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Filing
- Sales
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- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
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- Staff Supervision
- Organization
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- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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