Underwriting Jobs in Utah
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.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to break into both the commercial real estate and/or commercial insurance industry....
Makes sound underwriting decisions and ensures that all decisions meet legal and policy requirements....
Home Improvement Financing Underwriter (Part Time)
- Salt Lake City, UT
- 5 days ago
- Salt Lake City, UT
- 5 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...
Notifies agencies of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations....
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...
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
- 12 days ago
- Salt Lake City, UT
- 12 days ago
Lines experience preferred!...
Personal Lines Underwriter/Broker Wholesale Insurance
- South Jordan, UT
- 13 days ago
- South Jordan, UT
- 13 days ago
Underwrites, services, and manages assigned accounts. Has Production and Service goals assigned and is measured on attainment of both....
Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions....
Remote WorkAg & 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
- 17 days ago
- Salt Lake City, UT
- 17 days ago
A background in wealth or commercial lending/underwriting is preferred....
Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions....
Remote WorkBasic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures....
Remote WorkCollaborates with and provides oversight to the junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions to ensure production, financial and underwriting objectives with...
Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures....
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Underwritings in Utah offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Underwriting position
- Credit Underwriting
- Lending
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Mortgage Underwriting
- FHLMC
- Federal National Morgage Association
- Jumbo Loans
- General Liability
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Personal Lines
- Professional Liability
- Coverage Analysis
- Insurance Underwriting
- Umbrella Insurance
- Loss Control
- Property Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Premium Audit
- Agency Management
- Cross Selling
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Balance Sheets
- Financial Statements
- Mortgage Processing
- Appraisal
- Workers' Compensation
- File Management
- Financial Analysis
- Goal Oriented
- Reimbursement
- Risk Management
- Referrals
- Relationship Management
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Auditing
- Presentation
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Filing
- Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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