Underwriter (Life) III Salary in the United States

Underwriter (Life) III Salary

How much does an Underwriter (Life) III make in the United States? The average Underwriter (Life) III salary in the United States is $89,188 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $79,898 and $97,328. 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% $79,898 10% $71,440 90% $104,740 75% $97,328 $89,188 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Underwriter (Life) III

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 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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John D. Rainey, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Customer Operations
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) 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%

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