Underwriting Jobs in North Salt Lake, UT

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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Insurance Analyst - Colliers Mortgage

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to break into both the commercial real estate and/or commercial insurance industry....

Loss Mitigation, Underwriter l

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

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

Home Improvement Financing Underwriter (Part Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Requirements High School Diploma or GED One (1) years of underwriting experience or two (2) years of lending experience Verification validation certifications Skills and Competencies Ability to work...

SBA Underwriter III

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Schedule Mon- Fri Overview This position is responsible for underwriting, reviewing, analyzing, and understanding business financial performance as part of the SBA loan origination and underwriting...

Underwriter

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago

officers and processors in navigating underwriting guidelines. * Assist in developing and updating underwriting policies and procedures....

Associate Underwriter - Personal Lines Insurance - Salt Lake City

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 13 days ago

Lines experience preferred!...

Personal Lines Underwriter/Broker Wholesale Insurance

  • South Jordan, UT (19 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (19 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Underwrites, services, and manages assigned accounts. Has Production and Service goals assigned and is measured on attainment of both....

Ag & Personal Lines Underwriting Manager

  • Sandy, UT (18 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (18 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 17 days ago

Ag & Personal Lines Underwriting Manager Can you manage the development, measurement, and modification of all Ag underwriting best practices?...

Lead Wealth Underwriter - Specialty Finance Life Insurance Premium Finance

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 18 days ago

A background in wealth or commercial lending/underwriting is preferred....

SBA Underwriter - Remote

  • Midvale, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Midvale, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 19 days ago

Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures....

Remote Work

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 20 days ago

Collaborates with and provides oversight to the junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions to ensure production, financial and underwriting objectives with...

CRE Underwriter - Remote

  • Midvale, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Midvale, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 20 days ago

Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures....

Remote Work

Underwriter - Commercial Real Estate

  • Sandy, UT (18 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (18 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 21 days ago

Experience Minimum two years of underwriting experience and two years of commercial lending experience. Underwriting and commercial lending experience may run concurrently....

Senior Agency Underwriter - Affordable

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 26 days ago

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting of complex loan transactions within Agency multifamily guidelines as well as providing training and oversight to Underwriting Analysts....

Small CL Field Underwriter

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 26 days ago

Own all aspects of the New Business underwriting process including acceptability and documentation at inception as well as subsequent validation through other sources including Loss Control Responsible...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in North Salt Lake, UT

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in North Salt Lake, UT 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 North Salt Lake, UT
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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