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Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications. |
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Insurance Underwriters
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- Examine documents to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing and value and condition of property.
- Decline excessive risks.
- Write to field representatives, medical personnel, or others to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies.
- Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance.
- Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard and specify applicable endorsements or apply rating to ensure safe, profitable distribution of risks, using reference materials.
- Review company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks.
- Authorize reinsurance of policy when risk is high.
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- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively..
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience..
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions..
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