Insurance Underwriters

Code: 13-2053.00
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Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Account Underwriter Automobile and Property Underwriter Commercial Lines Underwriter Health Underwriter Life Underwriter Personal Lines Underwriter Underwriter Underwriting Consultant

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Examine documents to determine degree of risk from factors such as applicant health, financial standing and value, and condition of property.
  • Decline excessive risks.
  • Write to field representatives, medical personnel, or others to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Underwriters

Salaries for a Insurance Underwriters vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Insurance Underwriters in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Insurance Underwriters include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Insurance Underwriters professionals across diverse sectors.

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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.

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