Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
$79,880
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-3% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them.
Programs That Prepare You
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