What does an Underwriter do?
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What the job involves
- Evaluate and analyze risks to determine if they are acceptable.
- Review and analyze submissions including applications and financial data.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers.
- Communicate underwriting appetite and value to brokers and clients.
- Price risks and set appropriate terms and conditions.
- Monitor portfolio trends and underwriting results.
- Collaborate with sales teams and other internal departments.
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines and industry regulations.
Summed up from 30 recent Underwriter job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Underwriting Almost all postings
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Commercial Lines 1 in 10 postings
- Insurance 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- CPCU 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 30 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 95 postings
- 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 6 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 25 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 50 postings
- Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 40 postings
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Is this role in demand?
524 open Underwriter jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- New York71 open
- Illinois63 open
- California51 open
- Texas45 open
- Georgia40 open
Typical pay $120,000 a year (most between $99k and $144k). See the full salary breakdown