What state is the risk located in? Did the Master pick up any of that claim or was it entirely paid by the HO-6 carrier?

If you want to get into Underwriting I would start with the CPCU and perhaps pursue an MBA after the fact if you really, really wanted to. I have found the CPCU will get you further (generally speaking) in the industry. However, some companies, like my current employer, prefer both if you want to ev...