1,790 Underwriter jobs in United States

Those with a knack for numbers and attention to detail may find underwriting to be a rewarding career, and Glassdoor has a robust listing of underwriting positions available for you to browse.

An entry-level underwriting job is a great way to kick off a career in the financial industry. Glassdoor posts underwriting job openings at a variety of seniority levels, including entry-level, junior, assistant, and senior. Underwriting positions are available at some of the biggest companies in the banking and insurance sectors.

After you have applied for several underwriting positions in your area, remember to come and get help preparing for your underwriter job interview.

Not only can an underwriting position serve as an entryway into a bank or insurance corporation, these positions often start at a decent salary. To land a high-paying underwriter position, you should:

1. Take time to research the average salaries of underwriters in your area.
2. Bear in mind that salaries may vary greatly depending on the amount of education and experience you bring to the table. Be sure to research the underwriter career path to see where you stand.
3. Update your resume to list any special skills you have that may improve your chances of landing the job. These underwriting skills may include underwriting-related training certifications, analytical software skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Not only are underwriter jobs known for their respectable starting salaries, but these positions also usually come with perks to sweeten the deal. Underwriter perks include:

• A standard package of insurance benefits (e.g. medical, drug, dental, life, etc.)
• Tuition and certification assistance, stock purchase plans, 401(k) with employer matching
• Signing bonuses, performance bonuses, annual bonuses, and overtime pay in some cases
• Paid sick and vacation days
• Monday-Friday day shifts with weekends and holidays off
• Over the last few years, the vast majority of underwriting departments are allowing their employees to work remotely and/or offer a hybrid work option.