Underwriter (Life) I Salary in the United States

Underwriter (Life) I Salary

How much does an Underwriter (Life) I make in the United States? The average Underwriter (Life) I salary in the United States is $50,416 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $44,547 and $56,918. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $44,547 10% $39,204 90% $62,837 75% $56,918 $50,416 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Underwriter (Life) I

Underwriter (Life) I reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) I may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology platform and digital payments company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants worldwide. Its payment solutions include PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, and iZettle products. The company's Payments Platform allows consumer... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Underwriter (Life) I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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