Underwriter

Cedar Summit Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Summit Group in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a full-time Underwriter to evaluate insurance applications, conduct risk assessments, and make underwriting decisions. You will maintain records, communicate with clients, and collaborate with the local team in an office setting.

The role uses tools such as Asana, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Tableau. A bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or related field and 2–3 years of underwriting experience are required; English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or related field.
• 2–3 years of underwriting experience.
• Proficiency in insurance policies, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess insurance applications, conduct risk evaluations, and make underwriting decisions.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and communicate with clients and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Kansas City-based team in an office environment and support project management, data analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Cedar Summit Group, a financial services company in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a full-time Underwriter. This role involves evaluating insurance applications and determining risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

The Underwriter will review and assess insurance applications, conduct risk evaluations, and make underwriting decisions. You will also maintain accurate records of all underwriting activities and communicate with clients and other departments as needed.

You will collaborate with the Kansas City, MO-based team, working in an office environment, where you will engage in daily tasks such as project management, client communication, and data analysis. You will utilize a variety of tools, including project management software like Asana or Trello, communication platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams, and data analysis tools like Excel or Tableau. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $111,977 per year, with benefits that may include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, typically 2-4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English.

The Underwriter will require a bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or a related field, along with 2-3 years of experience in underwriting. Proficiency in insurance policies, risk assessment, and compliance regulations is essential.

Applicants must have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with insurance software and a valid driver's license may be required.

Review and assess insurance applications, conduct risk evaluations, make underwriting decisions, maintain accurate records, communicate with clients and other departmentsBachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or related field, 2-3 years of experience in underwriting, proficiency in insurance policies, risk assessment, and compliance regulations