Underwriting Jobs in South Carolina

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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Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 hours ago

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

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....

Insurance Analyst - 61157343

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities This position is needed to assist the SIF operations in processing SIF Claims. Duties: This position reviews submissions for reimbursement relating to accepted SIF claims from...

PLADS Group Underwriter III

  • Columbia, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 8 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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Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Charleston, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 18 days ago

Kaufman Group, is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager....

Commercial Underwriter II

  • Greenville, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 18 days ago

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

Inside Underwriter

  • Greenville, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 19 days ago

Manage the underwriting process ensuring adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and CRC policies and procedures....

Post-Closing Quality Control Underwriter

  • SC
  • 19 days ago
  • SC
  • 19 days ago

The Post-Closing Quality Control Underwriter completes reviews and performs quality control evaluation of underwriting for loans for the Quality Control department....

PLADS Group Underwriter IV

  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Underwriter Assistant - Charleston, SC

  • Charleston, SC
  • 28 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 28 days ago

Who We Are Bass Underwriters, Inc. is a leading Managing General Agency for commercial property and casualty insurance....

Underwriter, Wholesale, Specialty Products

  • Columbia, SC
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 28 days ago

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

Associate Underwriter

  • Surfside Beach, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Surfside Beach, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriters book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting...

Loss Mitigation Underwriter (Remote)

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago

college preferred 1-3 years of experience in Collections, Loss Mitigation or other mortgage banking, mortgage servicing or real estate related experience 1-3 years of mortgage servicing Loss Mitigation Underwriting...

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Manager Mortgage Loan Underwriter

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

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

Recommended Qualifications: Prior experience in underwriting nonprofit humans services and/or education accounts. Working to obtain or has already CPCU or other industry equivalent....

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Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.4%
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 South Carolina
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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