Underwriting Jobs in Michigan

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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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...

Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...

Equity Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 hour ago

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

ADI Program Underwriter

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Previous physical damage insurance underwriting experience preferred. Prior leadership experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree in business related discipline preferred....

Underwriting Specialist - Environmental Insurance - Lansing, MI

  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Environmental Insurance Lines & Classes include: Environmental General Liability Exposures; Premises Pollution; Premises Pollution Healthcare; Environmental Impairment Liability - EIL; Pollution Legal...

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Commercial Underwriter

  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Preferred : Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred. PM19...

Senior Commercial Underwriter

  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Preferred : Designation in Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred, or actively being pursued. Note - Must live in Michigan....

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Loss Sensitive and Wrap Up Construction Underwriter

  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago

loss sensitive underwriting experience preferred....

Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider ofmercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Commercial Lines Underwriter (Michigan)

  • MI
  • 5 days ago
  • MI
  • 5 days ago

Certificates, Designations and Licenses: Related functional training such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or other...

Equity Underwriter

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Render an underwriting decision within the banks credit guidelineswhileensuringcompliancewith federal lending regulations....

Underwriter Specialist

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 5 days ago

Identifies and analyzes health risk to follow carrier underwriting guidelines. Receives and processes requests for quotations and escalations....

Understand and achieve productivity requirements to meet underwriting objectives....

Farm and Agribusiness Underwriter

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is preferred. Note: This is a work from home position primarily covering these Michigan counties: Bay, Genesee, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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