Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
insurance underwriter
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
modern portfolio theory
collect property financial information
obtain financial information
business loans
assess financial viability
property law
create a financial plan
actuarial science
types of insurance
decide on insurance applications
insurance law
provide support in financial calculation
claims procedures
manage financial risk
analyse financial risk
principles of insurance
review insurance process
real estate underwriting
create insurance policies
create cooperation modalities
Optional & specialised skills
calculate insurance rate
analyse insurance risk
credit control processes
develop investment portfolio
examine credit ratings
apply technical communication skills
negotiate loan agreements
create underwriting guidelines
handle financial disputes
real estate market
explain financial technicalities to clients
estimate damage
manage contract disputes
synthesise financial information
conduct financial audits
ensure proper document management
assess customer credibility
financial statements
market analysis
compare property values
organise a damage assessment
insurance market
identify clients' needs
review investment portfolios
perform property market research
interpret financial statements
manage contracts
prepare financial auditing reports
analyse insurance needs
inform on renting agreements
communicate with customers
assist in loan applications
Other matches: property insurance underwriter · insurance risk consultant · mortgage loan underwriter · securities underwriter · insurance clerk
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.