Underwriting Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Ironshore Environmental Wholesale Distribution

They contribute to maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through effective underwriting decision making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships, and application of underwriting...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Remote Senior Underwriter, Small Commercial - Central

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...

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

Assist the team in maintaining efficient underwriting processes and providing customer service to their Clients....

Underwriting Specialist (Ocean Cargo)

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

The Underwriting Associate is responsible for supporting the underwriting process within the Major Accounts Property group....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions....

Group Underwriter, Senior

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred Level Funded medical underwriting experience strongly preferred....

Market Facing Underwriting Manager (Level I or Level II)

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 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....

Vice President, Senior Underwriter

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Prescribed: Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses Preferred: Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU...

Insurance Analyst

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

liability claims, Claim-Track, reports, and documentation **TN visa sponsorship is available for successful candidates....

Credit Products Underwriter IV - Corporate Banking

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

How You'll Spend Your Time You will prepare complex financial underwriting on middle market to corporate level transactions, which have a significant impact on profits for the lending division....

Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines, Private Company

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Contribute to the regular analysis and review of underwriting practices and procedures. Provide assistance and support to other members of the underwriting team when necessary....

Experienced Casualty Underwriter

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

' Casualty underwriting experience Experience with general liability, product liability, energy, excess auto, and excess construction Strong underwriting acumen Existing wholesale and retail broker...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Sugar Land, TX 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 Sugar Land, TX
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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