Underwriting Jobs in Byron Center, MI

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 - Central

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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MillerKnoll

Corporate Insurance Analyst

  • MillerKnoll
  • Zeeland, MI (12 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Zeeland, MI (12 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Three to five years of Commercial Property underwriting and marketing experience. Certified as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred....

SBA Underwriter III

  • Byron Center, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI
  • 6 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and review new bonds and riders Prepare and review monthly renewals Invoice bonds and renewals in accounting system Communicate with internal underwriting...

Business Banking Underwriter IV - Practice Finance

  • Byron Center, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI
  • 10 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing and underwriting loans for business/commercial clients....

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Home Equity Underwriting Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 11 days ago

What Youll Bring: 5+ years of mortgage/home equity underwriting experience. Leadership experience in underwriting or mortgage operations....

Small Business Lending Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 18 days ago

Small Business Lending Underwriter Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MI Employee Status: Full-Time Hourly Estimated Hours/Week : 38 What Youll Get: Weekly Pay Comprehensive Health & Wellness package...

Business Banking Underwriter IV

  • Byron Center, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI
  • 20 days ago

Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers....

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Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines Insurance

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Property and Casualty License or ability to earn a license within 90 days (cost reimbursed and study support provided by Amwins) Eagerness to learn and grow as a team!...

Senior Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 21 days ago

If you have a strong background in health insurance underwriting and a passion for driving financial sustainability in the healthcare industry, we invite you to be part of our growing team!...

Small CL Senior Portfolio Underwriter

  • Kentwood, MI (7 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (7 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 24 days ago

experience including proven results in production, service and quality metrics Strong underwriting skill and coverage knowledge; ability to make underwriting decisions on multi-line accounts up to...

Commercial Lines Field Underwriter (Michigan)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 25 days ago

What You'll Bring To The Company: Bachelor's degree or CPCU designation or comparable education and experience plus three or more years commercial multiple lines underwriting experience preferred....

Equity Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Formulate andmunicates credit decision (approve, decline or counteroffer) inpliance with established underwriting guidelines,pliance and regulatory requirements....

Loss Sensitive and Wrap Up Construction Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

loss sensitive underwriting experience preferred....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Byron Center, MI

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Byron Center, MI 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 Byron Center, MI
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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