Underwriting Jobs in Westlake, 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

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...

Remote Work

Loss Sensitive Underwriter (Mid-Senior or Senior)

  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 hours 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....

Commercial Loan Underwriter - Fort Worth

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

We provide underwriting and credit analysis, loan documentation, and servicing for commercial loans of our client credit unions....

Group Underwriter Consultant, Senior

  • Grand Prairie, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert....

Senior Lending Underwriting Manager

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

About this role:** Wells Fargo Inventory Finance is seeking an Underwriting Manager to join our team....

Group Underwriter Sr

  • Grand Prairie, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

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

(Senior) Production Underwriter, Insurance

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

This position will have a strong focus on the construction segment including builders risk, property and general liability/XS lines of business....

SBA Underwriter III

  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

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Secured Lending Underwriting Associate

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Secured Lending Underwriting Associate 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Irving, TX Hybrid work About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Distribution Finance Underwriting Associate as part of the Credit Portfolio...

Business Banking Underwriter IV - Practice Finance

  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing and underwriting loans for business/commercial clients....

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Senior Executive Underwriter, Wholesale Property - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job....

Inland Marine Executive Underwriter

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Senior Underwriter title: 5+ years of commercial Inland Marine production underwriting experience....

Junior Underwriter, Insurance

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago

This position will have a strong focus on the construction segment including builders risk, property and general liability/XS lines of business....

Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago

business at wellsfargojobs.com About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Equipment Finance Underwriter, The WFEF Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) Program Credit Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting...

Underwriting Assistant - Risk Finance

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Assists the CHRISTUS Underwriting Committee in evaluating and processing insurance applications....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Westlake, TX

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Westlake, 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 Westlake, 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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