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Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications and determine coverage terms and premiums by analyzing risk data. They work for insurance companies, banks, and specialty risk firms. Demand for specialized underwriters in cyber insurance and climate risk is surging even as automation changes lower-complexity roles.
$59,560
Lower reported wage
$79,880
Median
$138,020
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Direct match. Median $79,880; -3.8% decline (automation of underwriting). 125,600 jobs.
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Direct subject route; add quantitative case review. [1]
Evaluate insurance applications and decide coverage terms within guidelines. [1]
Insurance companies and related office teams. [1]
Usually full time during regular business hours. [1]
Incomplete applications and financial consequences require careful judgment. [1]
Experience may lead to specialty underwriting or team leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.