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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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...

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

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Farm Underwriter

As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Mutli-Industry

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses...

Middle Market Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 7 hours ago

middle market accounts Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting experience Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU preferred Demonstrated knowledge of commercial multi-line...

SBA Loan Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 10 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 10 hours ago

Maintain knowledge of company underwriting and lending guidelines and provide input to guidelines when requested. Review and sign off all underwriting conditions in a timely manner....

Associate Underwriter

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Kaufman Group, is North Americas leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Underwriter II - Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

Senior Construction Surety Underwriter

  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 10 days ago

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Senior Construction Surety Underwriter

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

Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability....

Junior Underwriting Assistant

  • Tigard, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tigard, OR (6 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 13 days ago

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Executive Underwriter, Multinational

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

More specifically, partnered with our home office and regional underwriting teams, this role will underwrite Controlled Master Programs (CMPs), manage the placement of compliant locally admitted policies...

Insurance Analyst - Colliers Mortgage

  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to break into both the commercial real estate and/or commercial insurance industry....

Senior Underwriter, Surety

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

with underwriting authority limits, standards and within submission timeframes....

Demographic Data for Portland, OR

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Portland, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Portland, OR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
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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