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The Insurance Underwriter works closely with insurance agents and with actuaries to evaluate research and undertake a client’s risk. Their role is to analyze applicant data and assess an applicant's risk. Their responsibilities are to operate underwriting software, evaluate software-based recommendations, research applicants as necessary, decide whether or not to offer insurance, and determine coverage and premiums.

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Avg Pay: $113K
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Avg Pay: $59K
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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Business Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,373Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Marketing
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,729Type:Mostly part timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Information Systems
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,055Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Sports Management
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    Avg. Duration:46 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,612Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Insurance Underwriter and Other Important Info

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8.9 years
$86K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
4.18 years
Experienced
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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