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- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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- Finance
- Annual Median Wage$ 74,350$49,320
$124,130
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
- Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.
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
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.1%Job Opening 285Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs34043422Change 18