Underwriting Jobs in Gaston, SC

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 Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • North, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 19 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have commercial lines underwriting experience and strong agency relationships in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina....

Mortgage Loan Underwriter Senior

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 4 days ago

. * Minimum 7 years of experience in jumbo and super jumbo underwriting to investor or organization's guidelines required * Minimum 7 years of experience with state and federal lending regulations (...

Employee Benefits Underwriting Analyst

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 9 days ago

We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services....

Remote Work

Supervisor Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 11 days ago

, and general oversite of the underwriting team that reports to them....

Remote Underwriting Manager, TPO Specialty Products

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 11 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

Remote Work

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 12 days ago

Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....

E&S, Excess Casualty Market Facing Underwriter (Underwriter/ Senior Underwriter)

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 13 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 Analyst

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 19 days ago

We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services....

Remote Work

PLADS Group Underwriter III

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 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...

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Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Gaston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Applies and interprets company underwriting guidelines and makes sound credit decision....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Gaston, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Gaston, SC 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 Gaston, SC
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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