Insurance Underwriters

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Decide whether or not to accept an application for insurance.

Insurance Underwriters review people's applications to decide how risky it would be to provide them with insurance. With this information, they make decisions about whether or not to provide insurance.

Wages	$37.79 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Accounting and Business/Management Accounting and Finance Actuarial Science Finance, General Insurance
On the Job	Work Activities Authorize financial actions. Analyze health-related data. Assess risks to business operations. Verify accuracy of records. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. Assess financial status of clients.
Career Pathways	Insurance
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