Underwriter (Life) III Salary in the United States

How much does an Underwriter (Life) III make in the United States? The average Underwriter (Life) III salary in the United States is $88,108 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $78,931 and $96,154. 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Underwriter (Life) III 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) III approves or denies applications on own discretion. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) III typically reports to a manager. The Underwriter (Life) III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Underwriter (Life) III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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GIGAMON INC
Gigamon Inc. develops and delivers solution that delivers visibility and control of data-in-motion traversing enterprise, federal, and service provider networks in the United States, rest of Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers traffic intelligence applications that provid... More
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Underwriter (Life) III 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%