Insurance Underwriter Career

Job Description: Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.


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Insurance Underwriter Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$75,480

Median Hourly Wage

$36.29*

Total Employed Nationally

91,650


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.