Insurance Underwriters
Insurance underwriters compute the risk of loss, set premium rates, and write policies that cover that loss.
53%
31%
16%
National data for insurance underwriters (SOC 13-2053).
$31,720
$49,960
$80,760
$15.25
$24.02
$38.83
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree
Additional training is on the job
Usually work a standard 40-hour week, but may work longer hours.
May travel to out-of-town company meetings.
INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS will:
Decide whether to insure people
Often specialize in life, health, or property and casualty insurance
Mostly work alone with data
INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
It is important that INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS be able to:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Understand the speech of another person.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
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