Group Underwriter jobs in Missouri

Group Underwriter reviews and analyzes risk characteristics on insurance applications, renewals, and change requests. Utilizes underwriting guidelines, rules, standards, and levels of authority to accept, reject, or mitigate risk for applications and determine appropriate premiums, limits, and coverages. Being an Group Underwriter calculates renewal rates. Ensures that underwriting activities comply with all industry and governmental regulations. Additionally, Group Underwriter may coordinate with field agents to collect or clarify information or decisions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Group Underwriter work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Group Underwriter typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Underwriter
  • Vantage Credit Union
  • Saint Charles, MO FULL_TIME
  • RESPONSIBLITIES

    • Decisions loan applications submitted by member-facing staff and via electronic channels, as well as by our dealer partners, according to the policies and parameters established by the Underwriting Committee.
    • Maximize opportunities through approving cross-sell and counteroffer opportunities.
    • Comply with credit union policies and government regulations by securely maintaining member information and records, coordinating efforts with audit, retail operations, compliance, credit resolutions, centralized servicing and fulfillment, and quality control.
    • Perform initial quality control assessments on loan and account documentation.
    • Function as a resource to staff by identifying and providing solutions to the more challenging member situations regarding lending.
    • Performs other tasks as assigned.


    REQUIREMENTS

    KNOWLEDGE

    • Possesses a thorough knowledge of credit union operations, including lending, deposit products and departmental operations.
    • Keeps current with industry trends and changes in regulations.
    • In accordance with Underwriting Committee policies and parameters, makes sound lending decisions and attempts to maximize opportunities in all lending situations through cross-sell and counteroffer recommendations.
    • Sensitive to the credit union philosophy, understands the difference between a credit union and a bank, and works with members based on their individual needs.
    • Possess ability for independent thinking that allows for identification of problems and corresponding solutions. Develops and executes action plans where needed.


    SKILLS

    • Time Management – Has the ability to process a large volume of work while maintaining expected turn-around times and standards. Possesses good ability to organize work, plan activities, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines/standards for work assigned. Has the ability to function in high-pressure situations on a regular basis. Must be flexible and have a strong ability to adapt to changing situations.
    • Communication – Expresses self honestly, positively, and professionally in both oral and written communication. Speaks correctly and uses correct grammar and spelling in all communications. Is thorough in their documentation of lending decisions and effectively communicates decisions to other staff and members.
    • People Skills – Interacts professionally and positively with others, cultivating positive relationships that further the goals of the credit union and meet member needs. Uses tact and diplomacy in demanding situations, approaching conflicts from a positive angle, and striving to find a win-win solution by using sound negotiating skills. Works well with other team members to achieve group cohesiveness and objectives.
    • Dependability – Possess a keen sense of ownership and responsibility for department’s operations. Displays integrity and high moral responsibility.
    • Technical – Displays a strong analytical ability, with the ability to be direct and ask discerning questions. Strong math ability.


    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

    Incumbent should possess two years of lending experience, preferably at a credit union. A college degree in a business-related field or its equivalent of three to five years of related experience is desirable.

    Attendance of credit union industry seminars, workshops and conventions may be required. Ongoing professional development is expected.


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The position requires the following physical activities within varying environmental conditions:

    • Occasionally remaining in a stationary position which may be standing or sitting for a prolonged period.
    • Occasional travel or moving from one office location to another or from one department to another at the headquarters building.
    • Occasional lifting, moving, or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds.
    • Constant communication with others through various channels including verbal, email, and chat of which the last two may require consistent use of a keyboard and mouse or another electronic device.
    • Work will be in a commercially reasonable temperature-controlled environment.
    • Occasional temporary exterior site review which could be in outdoor elements of wind, rain, or snow.
  • 4 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • Amerisafe
  • Louisiana, MO FULL_TIME
  • Overview AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. An underwriter decides whether to provide insurance and under w...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Captives Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Chesterfield, MO OTHER
  • Company Details Midwest Employers Casualty (MEC) is a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a fortune 500 company, rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, based in Chesterfield, MO. We improve the...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Sr Underwriter
  • American National Insurance Company
  • Springfield, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsSr UnderwriterAmerican National is seeking a Portfolio Underwriter to join the Portfolio Underwriting team. This position will have exciting opportunities to help drive the success of Ameri...
  • 7 Days Ago

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ISI Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Chesterfield, MO OTHER
  • Company Details Midwest Employers Casualty (MEC) is a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a fortune 500 company, rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, based in Chesterfield, MO. We improve the...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Senior Underwriter
  • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
  • Clayton, MO OTHER
  • BASIC FUNCTIONThe Senior Underwriter is responsible for expertly reviewing and evaluating new and renewal business in accordance with established Underwriting guidelines in order to achieve department...
  • 15 Days Ago

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AVP, Group Underwriting
  • Kansas City Life Insurance Company
  • Kansas City, MO
  • QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: At least 15 years of experience in group dental, life and disability products risk selectio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriting Manager, Oregon - Large Group
  • Cambia Health Solutions, Inc
  • Portland, OR
  • Underwriting Manager, Oregon - Large Group Work Remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah Primary Job Purpose The ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Claims Specialist/Senior Claims Technical Director
  • Great American Insurance Group
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Mid-Continent Group underwrites specialty commercial insurance and contract surety products. Mid-Continent Group special...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Head of Surety, North America
  • PartnerRe
  • Stamford, CT
  • PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and streng...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Underwriting Consultant
  • MetLife
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Location: Atlanta, GA Alternative Location: Aurora, IL/ Bridgewater, NJ/ Tampa, FL/ Charlotte, NC Work Schedule: Hybrid ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Group Underwriter
  • Sidecar Health
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance. Our mission is to make excellent healthcare affordable and attainable for...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Insurance Financial Analyst
  • Winged Keel Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Firm Summary: Winged Keel Group is an independent life insurance brokerage firm that creates and implements tax-efficien...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Benefits Quoting & Sales Coordinator
  • Black, Gould & Associates
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • With a background in health benefits insurance, you can have a career with Black, Gould & Associates! As a liaison betwe...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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Income Estimation for Group Underwriter jobs
$53,374 to $69,127

Group Underwriter in Lincoln, NE
The underwriter accepts all the risk and uses past claims along with demographics, trend factors and inflation factors to estimate future claims and arrive at a premium.
January 02, 2020
Group Underwriter in Tucson, AZ
We do, however, offer opportunities to get connected, and be mentored through our various ARGs (Associate Resource Groups).
December 30, 2019
Group Underwriter in Lubbock, TX
Responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for renewal and prospect employer groups in accordance with corporate underwriting guidelines and authority limits.
February 05, 2020