Underwriting Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

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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Senior Production Underwriter-Property & Inland Marine Division

  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance...

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

Surety Underwriter

  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Working with Surety leadership and Credit functions to produce surety business that meets Everest's underwriting and credit criteria....

Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

authority Understanding of Workers Compensation, General Liability, Property and Auto Liability Insurance coverage, terms and conditions....

Underwriting Technician, Energy

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

files, such as underwriting workbooks, ensuring for file integrity Contacts external distribution partners for any required or outstanding underwriting information; pre or post binding as needed to...

Surety Underwriter

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service, and customized solutions....

Executive Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse...

AVP Underwriting Officer OR VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 6 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....

P&C Middle Market Renewal Center Underwriter

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

basis, including the following responsibilities: Underwriting: Underwrites renewal business including some account rounding opportunities Seamlessly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when...

PRS Premier Executive Underwriter

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

level accounts Working closely with key producers on all Premier accounts for assigned territories Assuring that the quality of new Premier business is consistent with PRS' strategy and prescribed underwriting...

Professional Liability Underwriter

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

CPCU and/or RPLU preferred but not required. Experience underwriting primary admitted business. Strong leadership, management, and training skills....

Custom Solutions Renewal Underwriter

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (17 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Review, analyze and underwrite endorsements and appraisals by evaluating exposures, rates, policy terms within company underwriting policies....

Consumer Loan Underwriter

  • Clinton, NJ (15 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clinton, NJ (15 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary Responsible for the underwriting of residential consumer loans and other related consumer products....

Captives Executive Underwriter

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs....

Underwriting Consultant(Large Construction)

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Hackettstown, NJ 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 Hackettstown, NJ
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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