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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊCommercial Insurance Underwriter
Mid-Level

Commercial Insurance Underwriter

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Industries that often hire Commercial Insurance Underwriters
Financial Services Β· 94%Professional Services Β· 1%Administrative Services Β· 1%Government Β· 1%Real Estate Β· 0%Healthcare Β· 0%
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Commercial Insurance Underwriter

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What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$101K+9%
Energy & Utilities$100K+8%
Professional Services$98K+6%
Financial Services$83K-11%
Government$76K-17%
Compared to Business Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Commercial Insurance Underwriters (SOC ), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

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10th – 90th percentile
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U.S. Employment

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringService Orientation
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics

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directorCommercial Director$128KseniorSenior Commercial Insurance Underwriter$80K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Commercial Insurance Underwriter

What skills does a Commercial Insurance Underwriter need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Active Listening, and Speaking.

What education do you need to be a Commercial Insurance Underwriter?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

What jobs are similar to a Commercial Insurance Underwriter?

Closely related roles include Commercial Director and Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
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