Specialty Programs Group - Transportation (SPGT) is seeking the position of Commercial Auto Underwriter. This position is looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of insurance ...
Specialty Programs Group - Transportation (SPGT) is seeking the position of Commercial Auto Underwriter. This position is looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of insurance ...
Specialty Programs Group - Transportation (SPGT) is seeking the position of Commercial Auto Underwriter. This position is looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of insurance ...
Specialty Programs Group - Transportation (SPGT) is seeking the position of Commercial Auto Underwriter. This position is looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of insurance ...
Senior Internal Underwriter
Glendale, CA · On-site
$104K - $123K/yr
Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, auto industry, and risk assessment techniques. * Proficiency with underwriting software and data analysis tools. * Excellent analytical, decision-making ...
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Senior Internal Underwriter
Glendale, CA · On-site
$104K - $123K/yr
Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, auto industry, and risk assessment techniques. * Proficiency with underwriting software and data analysis tools. * Excellent analytical, decision-making ...
Underwriter - HYBRID
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$85K - $120K/yr
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter to evaluate, underwrite, and manage commercial auto accounts This role focuses on risk assessment, pricing, and ...
Underwriter - HYBRID
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$85K - $120K/yr
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter to evaluate, underwrite, and manage commercial auto accounts This role focuses on risk assessment, pricing, and ...
Captives Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Captives Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Captives Underwriter
Walnut Creek, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Captives Underwriter
Walnut Creek, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Captives Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Captives Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$124K - $199K/yr
You will have responsibility for underwriting workers compensation, general liability and commercial auto for Captive programs. The Captives Underwriter's major purpose is to profitably grow their ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Executive Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$122K - $177K/yr
Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability. We are currently looking for a Executive Underwriter to join our San Francisco team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work ...
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125 - $175/hr
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence Harper is an AI-native commercial ... auto, excess/umbrella, contractors, habitational, restaurants, staffing, security, healthcare, ...
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125 - $175/hr
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence Harper is an AI-native commercial ... auto, excess/umbrella, contractors, habitational, restaurants, staffing, security, healthcare, ...
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125K - $250K/yr
... auto, excess/umbrella, contractors, habitational, restaurants, staffing, security, healthcare, ... underwriter who wants to step off the traditional track and help define what AI-native commercial ...
Senior Commercial Underwriter, Underwriting Intelligence
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125K - $250K/yr
... auto, excess/umbrella, contractors, habitational, restaurants, staffing, security, healthcare, ... underwriter who wants to step off the traditional track and help define what AI-native commercial ...
Jr. Underwriter
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$20.50 - $24.50/hr
Join our team as a Junior Underwriter and play a key role in turning approvals into contracts. You ... Auto finance or financial services experience preferred but not required * No certifications or ...
Jr. Underwriter
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$20.50 - $24.50/hr
Join our team as a Junior Underwriter and play a key role in turning approvals into contracts. You ... Auto finance or financial services experience preferred but not required * No certifications or ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Senior Casualty Underwriter
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
... auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client ... Risk Evaluation & Underwriting * Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss ...
Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$108K - $278K/yr
Underwrite commercial auto, workers compensation and general liability as well as collaborate with other underwriting segments for cross sell opportunities such as umbrella, excess, cyber, tech E&O ...
Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$108K - $278K/yr
Underwrite commercial auto, workers compensation and general liability as well as collaborate with other underwriting segments for cross sell opportunities such as umbrella, excess, cyber, tech E&O ...
Underwrite commercial auto, workers compensation and general liability as well as collaborate with other underwriting segments for cross sell opportunities such as umbrella, excess, cyber, tech E&O ...
Underwrite commercial auto, workers compensation and general liability as well as collaborate with other underwriting segments for cross sell opportunities such as umbrella, excess, cyber, tech E&O ...
Senior Underwriter, Insurance
Napa, CA · On-site
$80K - $150K/yr
Established industry relationships in the commercial auto space, meaning existing broker and agency ... Underwriting Required Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Up to 25 ...
Senior Underwriter, Insurance
Napa, CA · On-site
$80K - $150K/yr
Established industry relationships in the commercial auto space, meaning existing broker and agency ... Underwriting Required Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Up to 25 ...
Performs day-to-day underwriting functions at a mid-experience level * Recommends creative ... Auto, General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Umbrella * Strong communicator * Ability to work ...
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Performs day-to-day underwriting functions at a mid-experience level * Recommends creative ... Auto, General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Umbrella * Strong communicator * Ability to work ...
Auto Underwriter information
See California salary details
$32.1K - $41.7K
5% of jobs
$41.7K - $51.3K
9% of jobs
$59.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$51.3K - $60.9K
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$60.9K - $70.5K
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The median wage is $73.5K / yr.
$70.5K - $80.1K
12% of jobs
$86.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$80.1K - $89.7K
25% of jobs
$89.7K - $99.3K
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$99.3K - $108.9K
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$108.9K - $118.5K
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$118.5K - $128.1K
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$128.1K - $137.7K
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$77.8K
$137.7K
How much do auto underwriter jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for auto underwriter in California is $77,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,200.00 and $85,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an auto underwriter?
An Auto Underwriter is responsible for evaluating insurance applications to determine the risk associated with insuring a vehicle and its driver. They analyze factors such as driving history, credit score, vehicle details, and claims history to assess eligibility and set premium rates. Using underwriting guidelines and risk assessment models, they ensure policies comply with company standards while maintaining profitability. Auto Underwriters often collaborate with agents, adjusters, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions. Their role is crucial in balancing risk while offering competitive insurance policies.
What does an auto underwriter do?
A typical day for an Auto Underwriter involves reviewing auto insurance applications, analyzing applicant information, and assessing risk to determine appropriate coverage and premium rates. You’ll frequently use specialized underwriting software and collaborate with insurance agents, brokers, and sometimes clients directly to gather additional details or clarify information. Regular tasks include making approval or denial decisions, adjusting policy conditions, and documenting your assessments. In addition, you may attend team meetings to discuss complex cases and keep updated on evolving underwriting guidelines. The role is a balance of independent analysis and team collaboration, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an auto underwriter?
To thrive as an Auto Underwriter, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of risk assessment principles, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, insurance databases, and sometimes certifications like CPCU or AINS is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mindset help distinguish top performers in this field. These capabilities are crucial for accurately evaluating insurance applications, minimizing risk, and building positive client relationships.
How to become an auto underwriter?
To become an auto underwriter, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in finance, insurance, or a related field, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Gaining experience in insurance underwriting or claims processing and obtaining relevant certifications, such as the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), can improve job prospects. Proficiency with underwriting software and knowledge of auto insurance policies are also important.
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Specialty Programs Group - Transportation (SPGT) is seeking the position of Commercial Auto Underwriter. This position is looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of insurance, wholesale and retail distribution, and marketing. Responsible for managing and executing each assigned specialty segment strategy for distribution excellence for your designated geography. At the same time continue to build each brand, leading to increased industry recognition, revenue, relevance, and respect amongst our target audience: agents, brokers, carriers, and employees. Support the operating, financial and strategic goals for all SPGT Divisions in collaboration with the respective leaders.
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