How much does a Commercial Lines Underwriter make in Lafayette, LA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Lines Underwriter in Lafayette, LA is $67,651. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,270 to a high of $78,130, with most professionals earning between $60,647 and $73,136.

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Commercial Lines Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $54,270 Lafayette,LA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $60,647 Lafayette,LA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $67,651 Lafayette,LA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $73,136 Lafayette,LA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $78,130 Lafayette,LA May 01, 2025
25% $60,647 10% $54,270 90% $78,130 75% $73,136 $67,651 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Commercial Lines Underwriter ?

Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of ...

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Job Openings for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Lafayette, LA

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  1. Down a level:

    Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Commercial Lines Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Underwriter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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60647
73136
67651

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65845
86898
74220
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Lines Underwriter in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter ranges from $60,647 to $73,136 with the average base salary of $67,651. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,845 to $86,898 with the average total cash compensation of $74,220.

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