Underwriting Jobs in Whitehouse Station, 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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Account Executive, Ocean Marine Underwriter

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting experience. What Is in It for You?...

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

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

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

Surety Underwriter

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

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

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

  • East Brunswick, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts and driving new and renewal business opportunities for Property and Casualty insurance....

Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences

  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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 Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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 (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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 (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

Public Entity Underwriter

  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

and casualty insurance products and services in North America....

P&C Middle Market Renewal Center Underwriter

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, 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 (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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
  • 13 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ
  • 13 days ago

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

Underwriting Assistant, Professional Liability

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: Support all steps of the underwriting process in conjunction with the underwriting operations function....

Commercial Underwriter II

  • East Brunswick, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Information Capture, Knowledge of Underwriting...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Whitehouse Station, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Whitehouse Station, 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 Whitehouse Station, 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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