Underwriter (Life) jobs in North Carolina
Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Underwriter (Life) jobs
Underwriter (Life Sciences)
- James River Group
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Raleigh, NC
FULL_TIME
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Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
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Job Summary
The Underwriter will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards calculate appropriate premium and determine proper terms for acceptable risks and respond to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines. Underwriters are also responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.
Duties and Responsibilities- Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
- Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
- Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
- Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
- Ability to effectively assess risk
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
- Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to multi-task
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
- Solid customer service and relationship building skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
- Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education.
- 19 Days Ago
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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Charlotte, NC
FULL_TIME
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this...
- 22 Days Ago
Underwriter
- Tripl3 G Enterprise, LLC
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Charlotte, NC
FULL_TIME
- **Job Overview:** We are seeking a detail-oriented Underwriter to join our team. The Underwriter will be responsible for assessing and evaluating loan applications, ensuring they meet regulatory compl...
- Just Posted
Underwriter
- N C Grange Mutual insurance
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Greensboro, NC
FULL_TIME
- Underwriters are responsible for reviewing property risk for adequate coverage and for any potential liability. You should have a Property and Casualty license with minimum 2 years experience. If you ...
- 2 Months Ago
Jr. Underwriter
- Community Savings
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Charlotte, NC
FULL_TIME
- A junior underwriter supports the underwriter during the mortgage process by gathering all of the information necessary to submit the file to underwriting, including review of the credit file (credit ...
- Just Posted
Loan Underwriter
- Fort Liberty Federal Credit Union
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Fort Bragg, NC
FULL_TIME
- Loan Underwriter-Onsite Position requiring Consumer and Auto Lending Experience Highly competitive compensation package offered Purpose: In accordance with established policies and procedures, origina...
- 27 Days Ago
Underwriter (Life) jobs at Popular Companies
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Chubb
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Life Science P&C Underwriter Chubb is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business profess...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Underwriter - Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences
- James River Insurance
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Richmond, VA
- Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is a specialty insurer operating on an approved non-admitted...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Underwriter- Life Insurance
- AMG S Group
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Raleigh, NC
- Job Description Job Description Join National Agent Alliance, where we're not just about insurance – we're about shaping...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Underwriter - Life Insurance
- AMG S Group
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Atlanta, GA
- Job Description Job Description Join National Agent Alliance, where we're not just about insurance – we're about shaping...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Underwriter, Life Science
- Chubb
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Life Science P&C Underwriter Chubb is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business profess...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underwriting Assistant - VA
- W.R. Berkley Corporation
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Glen Allen, VA
- Company Details Verus Specialty Insurance is an Excess and Surplus Lines provider writing business countrywide, a member...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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Boston, MA
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, ex...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences
- Liberty Mutual
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Boston, MA
- Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, ex...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About North Carolina
North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$50,505 to $62,759
Most Popular Cities in North Carolina for Underwriter (Life) Jobs
What does an Underwriter (Life) do?
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