Finance

Insurance Underwriter

Decides the risk of insuring a client and sets the price of the policy.

CommerceNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
Degree
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Insurance Underwriter

1
Step 1
Bachelor's degree (3-4 years)
2
Step 2
Campus placement
3
Step 3
Professional certification

Skills you'll need

analytical skills
Core skill
numerical ability
Core skill
attention to detail
Core skill
communication
Core skill
ethics
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Insurance Underwriter actually do?

Decides the risk of insuring a client and sets the price of the policy.