Underwriting Jobs in Battle Ground, WA

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

Senior Farm Underwriter

As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you'll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriting Officer, Middle Markets Construction

Responsibilities: Provides expert technical underwriting assistance and formal referral approval for multiple lines of business (auto, general liability, workers` compensation) in Construction Industry...

Underwriter II - Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 7 hours ago

Risks, Process Improvements, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Credit Analysis and Verification, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Knowledge of Underwriting...

Underwriting Consultant - Physicians

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 7 hours ago

Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience....

Business Banking Post Underwriter

  • Gresham, OR (20 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (20 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 3 days ago

This is an operations position, not a credit underwriting role....

Senior Construction Surety Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Commercial Credit Underwriter I-II

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description: The UW is responsible for underwriting and structuring of credit transactions....

Insurance Analyst - Colliers Mortgage

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Executive Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Soliciting, selecting and analyzing risk within Chubb Commercial Insurance guidelines and ensuring proper documentation....

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 24 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...

Experienced IDI Senior Underwriter or Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary The Underwriting function is dedicated to fostering sound underwriting and business decisions, developing effective relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the underwriting...

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Consumer Lending Underwriter

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

This role is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, underwriting, and deciding complex consumer and small business loans in accordance with OnPoint's lending policies, underwriting guidelines...

Middle Market Sr Sales Underwriting Specialist

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g. RQI, WC RST, UWWS, and CLAY.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed....

Sr. Underwriter-Commercial Surety (remote, Northwest/Rocky Mountain territory)

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Battle Ground, WA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Battle Ground, WA 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 Battle Ground, WA
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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