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How much does an Insurance Underwriter I make in Illinois? The average Insurance Underwriter I salary in Illinois is $62,430 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,760 and $70,850. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Insurance Underwriter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $49,687 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $55,760 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $62,430 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $70,850 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $78,516 IL March 26, 2024
25% $55,760 10% $49,687 90% $78,516 75% $70,850 $62,430 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Insurance Underwriter I utilizes underwriting guidelines, rules, standards, and levels of authority to accept, reject, or mitigate risk for applications and determine appropriate premiums, limits, and coverages. Reviews and analyzes risk characteristics on insurance applications, renewals, and change requests. Being a Insurance Underwriter I ensures that underwriting activities comply with all industry and governmental regulations. Calculates renewal rates. In addition, Insurance Underwriter I may coordinate with field agents to collect or clarify information or decisions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Insurance Underwriter I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Insurance Underwriter I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Insurance Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Insurance Underwriter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $64,015 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $63,771 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $57,790 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $58,340 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $59,255 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $63,771 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $57,485 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $56,997 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $59,255 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $56,143 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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