Underwriting Jobs in New York City, 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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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....

Executive Underwriter, Environmental Site Pollution

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business. Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Head of Excess Casualty Major Accounts

Qualifications Knowledge of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; producer...

Executive Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description Our Environmental Casualty Underwriters are responsible for developing and growing our General Liability/Pollution, XS and Auto lines of coverage....

Senior Middle Markets Underwriter

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 5 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....

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

A minimum of 3-5 years or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience. CPCU, JD or professional insurance designation preferred but not required....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriting Chief of Staff and Business Alignment

Coordinating point for GRS President of Underwriting and Office of Underwriting (OOU) LT more broadly. Sets calendar and cadence of OOU LT meetings....

Senior Underwriter, Specialty Property

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 11 days ago

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Private Equity

experience and/or other related business experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - East

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a: Strategic Account Manager : As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable book of Property and Casualty insurance by...

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WAHVE

Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)

  • WAHVE
  • New York, NY (6 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • WAHVE
  • New York, NY (6 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

TO BECOME A WORK-AT-HOME VINTAGE EXPERT, WE REQUIRE 25 years of full-time work experience 10 most recent years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance experience BENEFITS OF BECOMING A WAHVE...

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Executive Underwriting Officer, GRS North America Specialty Casualty

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Description The Executive Underwriting Officer, Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America (NA) Specialty Casualty, will report to the NA Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO)....

Loss Sensitive Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 18 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....

Construction Excess Casualty Wrap Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 30+ 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....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in New York City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in New York City, 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 New York City, 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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