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Auto Owners Insurance Company

Underwriter

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee ... disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation ...

Auto-Owners Insurance

Underwriter

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee ... disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation ...

Iatinsurancegroup

Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

This role will be tasked with underwriting the company's risk profile to achieve objectives for ... origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and ...

IAT Insurance Group

Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

This role will be tasked with underwriting the company's risk profile to achieve objectives for ... origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and ...

Chubb

Endorsement Underwriter

Phoenix, AZ

The Endorsement Underwriter is a critical technical role within our Underwriting Center ... disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy ...

The Hartford

Captives Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$124K - $199K/yr

Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07CCExecutive Underwriter - UW07CD We're determined to make a ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or ...

Liberty Mutual

Executive Underwriter

Phoenix, AZ

$83K - $278K/yr

Description As an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty ... religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis ...

Liberty Mutual

Executive Underwriter

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

DescriptionAs an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty ... religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis ...

Chubb

Underwriter, Small Business

Phoenix, AZ

Underwriting responsibilities include evaluating, accepting, rejecting, or modifying Small Business ... disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy ...

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How much do disability underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for disability underwriter in Arizona is $73,506.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,800.00 and $81,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disability underwriter?

A Disability Underwriter evaluates insurance applications to determine an applicant's risk level for disability insurance coverage. They analyze medical records, financial documents, and occupational risks to assess eligibility and premium rates. Their goal is to ensure fair underwriting decisions that balance customer needs with insurer profitability.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a disability underwriter?

As a Disability Underwriter, your daily tasks include reviewing applications, assessing medical and occupational risks, analyzing financial documents, and determining whether to approve or decline insurance coverage. You may work closely with agents, brokers, and medical professionals to gather additional information and clarify complex cases. The role often involves balancing multiple cases at different stages while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Effective time management and clear documentation are essential, as your work directly impacts customers and the organization’s risk profile.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the disability underwriter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disability Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in insurance, finance, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with industry-specific underwriting software, claims management systems, and professional certifications like the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation are valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and negotiation skills help standout candidates collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. These competencies ensure accurate risk assessment, informed decision-making, and high-quality service in evaluating disability insurance applications.

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Infographic showing various Disability Underwriter job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,506 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Underwriter

Auto Owners Insurance Company

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join our team. This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy. This job includes training and development through completion of the Company's underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance and requires the person to:

  • Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions
  • Read, interpret, and react to documents such as policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use
  • Assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly express decisions using sound reasoning and judgment
  • Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks
  • Acquires a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department
  • Effectively communicate with independent agents and other associates through verbal and/or written means
  • Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty underwriting
  • Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
  • Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to write reports and compose correspondence
  • Ability to resolve complex issues
  • Continually develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

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