Underwriting Jobs in Whippany, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Middle Markets

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

Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Account Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $53000.00 - $80000.00 Job Category: Underwriting Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Private Company Directors & Officers Liability

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

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....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Surety Underwriting Assistant

Provide support for underwriting functions like contract/commercial bonds and bid requests, ensuring compliance with state regulations....

Agency Management Specialist/ Production Underwriter (Remote)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Meet regularly and frequently with CMS, Loss Control Rep, Bond Rep, Personal Lines Rep (if applicable) to discuss agency results and opportunities for greater growth and profitability....

Remote Work

Underwriting Manager, National Accounts Property - Wholesale

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures....

Senior Underwriter - P&C Financial Institutions

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Products include Property, General Liability, Auto, Worker's Compensation, Umbrella/Excess and International....

Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior - Senior)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Complex Property Underwriter, Middle Markets (Senior or AVP)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 Associate Director - Commercial Lines Strategy Underwriting Consultant

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Experience working in cross-functional teams, including claims, loss control, actuarial and technlogy Understand actuarial principles and their application in underwriting and pricing....

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Underwriting Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Loan Processing: Underwriting
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AI for Loan Underwriting
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Insurance: Underwriting Risks Regulatory Practices
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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Whippany, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Whippany, 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 Whippany, 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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