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Job Profile – Insurance Underwriters

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Job Description:


Insurance underwriters review individual insurance coverage requests and address the risk of offering coverage requests and assess the risk of offering coverage. Insurance underwriters also establish premiums and other charges.

Insurance Underwriter Specializations:


  • Property / Casualty Underwriters
  • Commercial Account Underwriters
  • Life Insurance Underwriters

Salary Range for Insurance Underwriters:


$20,000 - $60,000+

Annual earnings are determined by a variety of factors including specialization, title, place of employment, level of education, and experience.

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Minimum Education:


Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Classes for Insurance Underwriters :


  • Business
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Job Outlook for Insurance Underwriters:


The job outlook for insurance underwriters is neither good nor bad. The field is expected to see little to no change in employment opportunities.

Education Resources for Insurance Underwriters:


For education and certification information, contact:

Insurance Educational Association
Telephone: (800) 655-4432
Website: www.ietraining.com.

Jobs for Insurance Underwriters:

To find a job in the insurance industry, visit http://about.indeed.com

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