Chief Underwriter Salary in Columbus, GA

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How much does a Chief Underwriter make in Columbus, GA? The average Chief Underwriter salary in Columbus, GA is $131,354 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,542 and $154,841. 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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Underwriting Specialist - Life Insurance

DT Professional Services - Columbus , OH

Inform chief underwriter or underwriting management of any unusual or unexpected trends found during daily underwriting * Consult UW Specialist II or Chief UW Officer as needed on unique or complex ...

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Senior Credit Underwriter

The Newburgh Group - Paducah , KY

Senior Credit Underwriter Community Bank Outstanding bank, outstanding growth opportunity ... This position reports to the Chief Credit Officer. Please do not hesitate to apply for this key ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Senior Underwriter

Low Income Investment Fund - Washington , DC

... Chief Credit Officer to underwrite for approval transactions throughout the US to help meet LIIF's lending goals. The Senior Underwriter will communicate with borrowers, third party lenders ...

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Commercial P&C Underwriter

Jackson Sumner & Associates - Boone , NC

Today the company is led by our President & CEO, Danielle Wade, Wayne Sumnerâ€™s daughter, has ... The Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter role is responsible for placing new business ...

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Real Estate Development Finance Underwriter (Raleigh/Durham)

Raleigh Housing Authority - Charlotte , NC

Support housing development project managers with needed underwriting analysis for real estate committees and CEO and Executive Board for final approval. * Coordinate financial closings with internal ...

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Chief Insurance Officer

The Jacobson Group - New York , NY

This role entails leadership across various domains, from shaping distribution strategy to refining underwriting practices. Collaborating closely with the chief strategy officer and their team of ...

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What does a Chief Underwriter do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Underwriter

Acts as an underwriting expert witness in litigated cases.

October 05, 2022

Responds to company and external audit findings and makes changes in procedures, workflow, and guidelines.

December 14, 2022

Devises underwriting guidelines to support new distribution or sales concept such as institutional channel.

February 03, 2023

Supports the Chief Underwriter in establishing underwriting guidelines based on sound underwriting principles and understanding of product pricing, reinsurance implications and competitiveness.

February 10, 2023

Represents Lincoln at industry meetings for sales, reinsurance and underwriting by chairing or participating on panels or making presentations.

February 11, 2023

Creates and monitors budget for area of responsibility.

February 24, 2023

Build trust by treating others with respect, offers to help and/or assist others to achieve goals.

March 02, 2023

Builds and maintain relationships with distribution partners through visits to offices, sales meetings, making presentations and participating in study groups.

March 10, 2023

Provide guidance to Managing Chief Underwriters, field force, and home office staff regarding underwriting philosophy and requirements.

May 04, 2023

Develops strategies to support marketing efforts highlighting underwriting practices that are a competitive advantage to Lincoln.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Underwriter in Columbus, GA

Average Base Salary

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111542

154841

131354

Average Total Cash Compensation

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122529

182838

149016

What is the average salary for Chief Underwriter in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Underwriter in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Chief Underwriter ranges from $111,542 to $154,841 with the average base salary of $131,354. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,529 to $182,838 with the average total cash compensation of $149,016.

View Average Salary for Chief Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$131,354	$111,542 - $154,841
Bonus	$17,661	$10,987 - $27,996
Total Pay	$149,016	$122,529 - $182,838

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Underwriter Salary Near Columbus, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Auburn, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,232 - $157,187	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,545 - $161,787	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,333 - $160,105	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,520 - $156,200	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,966 - $149,877	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,520 - $156,200	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA

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About Columbus, Georgia

Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat terrain of the coastal plain. As such, Columbus has a varied landscape of rolling hills on the north side and flat plains on the south. The fall line causes rivers in the area to decline rapidly towards sea level. Textile mills were established here in the 19th and early 20th centuries to take advantage of the water power from the falls. Columbus was developed along the Chattahoochee River. Interstate 185 runs east of the city, with acc...

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About Columbus, Georgia Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

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