Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.
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- Insurance Underwriters
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What do they typically do
- Analyze information stated on insurance applications
- Determine the risk involved in insuring a client
- Screen applicants based on set criteria
- Use automated software to determine the risk of insuring applicants
- Review recommendations from underwriting software
- Contact field representatives, medical personnel, and others to obtain additional information
- Decide whether to offer insurance
- Determine appropriate premiums and amounts of coverage
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.1%
Job Openings 285
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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