MidGrowing growth
Underwriter
Decide whether to accept financial risk on insurance or loans
$55,000 – $105,000/yrEvaluate applications and determine terms, pricing, and acceptance for insurance or lending products.
Highlights
Common tasks
Review applications, assess risk, set pricing, and determine approval or denial.
Potential downsides
Pressure to balance risk vs. volume, blame for bad losses, and repetitive decision-making.
Skills
Data analysisResearchDecision makingFinancial literacyCritical thinking
Interests
Finance & investingBusiness & strategyTechnology
Industries
Finance
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentCollaborative
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