Underwriting Jobs in Pennsylvania
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.
Executive Underwriting Manager - Large Property Northeast Division
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Philadelphia, PA
- 1 day ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Philadelphia, PA
- 1 day ago
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred. Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility....
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 6 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 6 days ago
of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions....
Senior Surety Underwriter - Small to Mid Contract
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 days ago
Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/ workflows to properly manage...
Middle Markets Underwriter (Mid-Senior-Senior)
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 12 days ago
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 12 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....
Executive Underwriter, Middle Markets
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Horsham, PA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Horsham, PA
- 12 days ago
Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 5 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience CPCU or professional...
Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - East
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Philadelphia, PA
- 12 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Philadelphia, PA
- 12 days ago
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...
Remote Work
Commercial Lines Underwriter (Remote)
- WAHVE
- Philadelphia, PA
- 14 days ago
- WAHVE
- Philadelphia, PA
- 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...
Remote WorkSenior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction
- Philadelphia, PA
- 22 days ago
- Philadelphia, PA
- 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...
Middle Markets Underwriting Manager (Associate or AVP)
- Philadelphia, PA
- 30+ days ago
- Philadelphia, PA
- 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....
Underwriting Assistant - Large Accounts - Workers' Compensation
- East Norriton, PA
- 4 hours ago
- East Norriton, PA
- 4 hours ago
Builds and fosters internal and external relationships in order to provide a superior underwriting product and customer service experience....
Director, Underwriter Forensic and Litigation Consulting
- Wayne, PA
- 18 hours ago
- Wayne, PA
- 18 hours ago
audits may include, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Excess, Auto and/or Professional Liability Review and analyze underwriting guidelines of MGAs Assist with project management on each engagement...
Management Liability Underwriting Specialist (Wholesale)
- Norristown, PA
- 23 hours ago
- Norristown, PA
- 23 hours ago
, loss control, and outside databases to identify changes in exposure to risk....
Key Responsibilities: Operates under the dual underwriting structure to support the underwriting process by providing intelligent, well thought out recommendations through the use of financial and contract...
Workers' Compensation Unite Underwriter I - Eastern Alliance
- Wexford, PA
- 1 day ago
- Wexford, PA
- 1 day ago
Eight years of industry related experience plus a CPCU, CIC or CRM designation can replace the Bachelor's degree....
Loss Sensitive and Wrap Up Construction Underwriter
- King of Prussia, PA
- 1 day ago
- King of Prussia, PA
- 1 day ago
loss sensitive underwriting experience preferred....
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- Credit Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Loan Documentation
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Professional Liability
- Property Insurance
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Finance
- Decision Making
- High School Diploma
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Filing
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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