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How much does an Insurance Underwriter I make in New Jersey? The average Insurance Underwriter I salary in New Jersey is $66,890 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,740 and $75,910. 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 $53,230 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $59,740 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $66,890 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $75,910 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Insurance Underwriter I Salary $84,122 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $59,740 10% $53,230 90% $84,122 75% $75,910 $66,890 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $68,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $70,178 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $70,239 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $68,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $71,277 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $68,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $67,921 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $68,470 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $70,239 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $68,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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