Underwriting Jobs in Portland, OR

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 Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

  • Portland, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 22 days ago

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Underwriting Specialist I

  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago

As a member of the Actuarial and Underwriting team, our Underwriting Specialists process applications in an accurate and timely fashion ensuring eligibility criteria is met and provide customer service...

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Experienced IDI Senior Underwriter or Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Bachelors degree in Business or progressively responsible work experience with an emphasis in Disability Insurance underwriting or a similar analytical capacity....

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Senior Agency Underwriter - Conventional

  • Portland, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 11 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....

Consumer Lending Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 11 days ago

This role is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, underwriting, and deciding complex consumer and small business loans in accordance with OnPoint's lending policies, underwriting guidelines...

PLADS Group Underwriter IV

  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago

Actively promotes implementation of Life and Disability Insurance Underwriting strategies and business solutions to deliver to the organizations' goals and expectations....

Indirect Underwriter II

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago

questions Essential Skills: Minimum 3 years experience in consumer lending underwriting; or one year Level 1 underwriting experience at First Tech Analytical skills with the ability to calculate lending...

Small Business Underwriter Trainee - Western Remote ONLY

  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 16 days ago

AS AN ASSOCIATE UNDERWRITER YOU WILL: Work on our underwriting team supporting small business owners....

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Middle Market Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist

  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

Associate Garage Underwriter - Portland, OR

  • Portland, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 17 days ago

At Amwins, we succeed together - and have a good time doing it. We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures - which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on...

National Accounts Supplemental Health Underwriting Consultant

  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 19 days ago

Require a minimum of 7+ years of group underwriting experience....

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Business Banking Construction Post Underwriter

  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 19 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 19 days ago

critical thinking for all elements of loan documentation construction - Ability to master the banks documentation software Comprehensive knowledge of closing policies and procedures, funding policies, underwriting...

PLADS Group Underwriter III

  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago

standards Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals Proactively contributes ideas...

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Lake Grove, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Grove, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities Underwriting - Underwrites commercial credit actions according to applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Portland, OR

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
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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