Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Randi Glazer: How to be a Good Underwriter

Underwriting is a career that requires a lot of focus and concentration to be able to pay attention to the smallest details. There really is no formal education required to become an underwriter however many companies prefer candidates to have a bachelor's degree or professional designation. 

It may also be helpful to have some insurance related experience and strong computer skills. But because an underwriter’s role and responsibilities can vary depending on the company they work for, most of the knowledge required to be an underwriter is learned by hand on job training. Therefore, the majority of underwriters start their jobs as trainees.

Randi Glazer is an experienced underwriter who has worked for several different companies before starting her own insurance consulting firm.  Other qualifications that make an underwriter stand out are those who enjoy analyzing information and paying attention to detail. 

An underwriter must possess good judgment so they can make sound decisions. It is imperative that underwriters have good communications and interpersonal skills. 

This is because much of the underwriter's work involves dealing with agents and other insurance professionals who may need help understanding the terms. Another key factor that Randi feels will help to make an underwriter good at what they do is to continue their education. 

Even experienced underwriters need to continue to learn of the latest changes and trends within the industry to ensure they are staying within compliance.

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