Underwriting Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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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Home Lending Underwriter

  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Keeps abreast of all bank, investor and insurer guidelines that relate to underwriting. 5% Other duties as assigned....

Residential Underwriter

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

Join our client's dynamic team and play a critical role in re-underwriting previously closed mortgage loans....

Commercial Credit Underwriter

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 days ago

This position reports to an Underwriting Team Lead....

Loss Mitigation Underwriter II

  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Education and Experience Required: A combined 4 years higher education and/or experience, including a minimum of 2 years collections or underwriting experience....

AVP, Underwriting Officer Or VP Senior Underwriting Officer

  • Boston, NY (20 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, NY (20 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 8 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....

Senior Agency Underwriter - Conventional

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago

Senior Underwriters are responsible for the underwriting of complex loan transactions within Agency multifamily guidelines as well as providing training and oversight to Underwriting Analysts....

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Underwrite conventional (conforming and non-conforming) residential mortgage loans per product and investor guidelines through AUS and/or manual underwriting....

PIU Underwriter-Commercial

  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities include: Investigate and assess potential fraud risks in commercial insurance policies and claims. Analyze underwriting data to detect patterns of fraudulent activity....

Underwriter 1 Trainee 1/2

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Duties DescriptionResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Analyze and evaluates applications for workers compensation insurance policies * Services policies with large premiums and resolves underwriting...

Sr. Corporate Underwriter

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Merchants has been granted Ward's 50 designation as a top-performing property-casualty insurance company for four consecutive years....

Commercial Credit Senior Underwriter I - Leveraged Lending

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 45+ days ago

RESPONSBILITIES Facilitate the credit needs of customers by underwriting new requests and material modifications from deal screen through approval....

Citi Commercial Bank -Institutional Credit Management Counterparty Credit Risk - Funds Underwriting Analyst, Asset Management Companies

  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

The position supports the team reporting to the ICM CCR NAM Funds Underwriting Analyst Team Lead and will based in Buffalo, NY....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY
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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