Chief Underwriter Salary in Laramie, Wyoming

How much does a Chief Underwriter make in Laramie, WY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Underwriter in Laramie, WY is $142,879. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $101,687 to a high of $191,745, with most professionals earning between $121,317 and $168,457.

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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 Laramie, WY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

121317

168457

142879

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

133263

198909

162096

What is the average salary for Chief Underwriter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Underwriter in Laramie, WY. The base salary for Chief Underwriter ranges from $121,317 to $168,457 with the average base salary of $142,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,263 to $198,909 with the average total cash compensation of $162,096.

View Average Salary for Chief Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,879	$121,317 - $168,457
Bonus	$19,217	$11,945 - $30,451
Total Pay	$162,096	$133,263 - $198,909

* 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 Laramie, WY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Cheyenne, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,649 - $170,307	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Fort Collins, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,159 - $177,958	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Loveland, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,991 - $177,724	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Greeley, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,909 - $178,999	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,738 - $188,482	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,410 - $185,249	COMPARE TO Laramie, WY

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About Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie /ˈlærəmi/ is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 30,816 at the 2010 census. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287. Laramie was settled in the mid-19th century along the Union Pacific Railroad line, which crosses the Laramie River at Laramie. It is home to the University of Wyoming, WyoTech, and a branch of Laramie County Community College. Laramie Regional Airport serves Laramie. The ruins of Fort Sanders, an army fort predating Larami...

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