Chief Underwriter Salary in California

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How much does a Chief Underwriter make in California? The average Chief Underwriter salary in California is $162,974 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $138,392 and $192,115. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $155,734	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $157,950	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $163,565	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $155,438	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $151,449	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $161,201	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $156,177	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $147,164	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $180,261	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $179,818	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Job Openings for Chief Underwriter in California

Underwriting Specialist - Life Insurance

DT Professional Services - Columbus , OH

Inform chief underwriter or underwriting management of any unusual or unexpected trends found during daily underwriting * Consult UW Specialist II or Chief UW Officer as needed on unique or complex ...

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Senior Credit Underwriter

The Newburgh Group - Paducah , KY

Senior Credit Underwriter Community Bank Outstanding bank, outstanding growth opportunity ... This position reports to the Chief Credit Officer. Please do not hesitate to apply for this key ...

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Senior Underwriter

Low Income Investment Fund - Washington , DC

... Chief Credit Officer to underwrite for approval transactions throughout the US to help meet LIIF's lending goals. The Senior Underwriter will communicate with borrowers, third party lenders ...

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Commercial P&C Underwriter

Jackson Sumner & Associates - Boone , NC

Today the company is led by our President & CEO, Danielle Wade, Wayne Sumnerâ€™s daughter, has ... The Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter role is responsible for placing new business ...

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Real Estate Development Finance Underwriter (Raleigh/Durham)

Raleigh Housing Authority - Charlotte , NC

Support housing development project managers with needed underwriting analysis for real estate committees and CEO and Executive Board for final approval. * Coordinate financial closings with internal ...

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Chief Insurance Officer

The Jacobson Group - New York , NY

This role entails leadership across various domains, from shaping distribution strategy to refining underwriting practices. Collaborating closely with the chief strategy officer and their team of ...

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What does a Chief Underwriter do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Underwriter

Acts as an underwriting expert witness in litigated cases.

October 05, 2022

Responds to company and external audit findings and makes changes in procedures, workflow, and guidelines.

December 14, 2022

Devises underwriting guidelines to support new distribution or sales concept such as institutional channel.

February 03, 2023

Supports the Chief Underwriter in establishing underwriting guidelines based on sound underwriting principles and understanding of product pricing, reinsurance implications and competitiveness.

February 10, 2023

Represents Lincoln at industry meetings for sales, reinsurance and underwriting by chairing or participating on panels or making presentations.

February 11, 2023

Creates and monitors budget for area of responsibility.

February 24, 2023

Build trust by treating others with respect, offers to help and/or assist others to achieve goals.

March 02, 2023

Builds and maintain relationships with distribution partners through visits to offices, sales meetings, making presentations and participating in study groups.

March 10, 2023

Provide guidance to Managing Chief Underwriters, field force, and home office staff regarding underwriting philosophy and requirements.

May 04, 2023

Develops strategies to support marketing efforts highlighting underwriting practices that are a competitive advantage to Lincoln.

May 10, 2023

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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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