Insurance Underwriter (General)
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
At a Glance
Insurance Underwriter (General) earns an average of $154,667/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.3–5.3 years. Top skills: Underwriting, Communication, Management.
$154,667/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.3–5.3 years
30
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Insurance Underwriters
Median Wage
$79,880/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-2.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Underwriting
Loans
Marketing
Financial Statements
Underwriting Guidelines
Risk Management
Auditing
Mortgage Loans
Demography
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Credit Risk
Risk Analysis
Common Skills (16)
Communication
Management
Sales
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Analytical Skills
Presentations
Leadership
Detail Oriented
Operations
Certifications (2)
Chartered Life Underwriter
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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