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The Doctors Company

Underwriting Analyst

Napa, CA · On-site

$46K - $60K/yr

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * INS, RPLU or CPCU designation, or progress in obtaining such as designation, is preferred * Excellent oral and ...

Berkley

Underwriting Assistant

Irving, TX

$18 - $24.75/hr

Other Underwriting Assistant duties as deemed by the Environmental Regional VP. * High School Graduate/GED * At least 5 years commercial insurance experience working in an insurance environment.

Berkley

Underwriting Assistant

Irving, TX

$18 - $24.75/hr

Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven ... High School Graduate/GED * At least 5 years commercial insurance experience working in an insurance ...

Berkley

Underwriting Assistant

Irving, TX · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven ... High School Graduate/GED * At least 5 years commercial insurance experience working in an insurance ...

HUB

Underwriting Assistant

Richmond, VA · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

High School graduate required; College courses preferred. * Previous workexperience in the fields of insurance underwriting, customer service, with a successful track record of at least 5 years or ...

Uasys

Underwriting Coordinator

Little Rock, AR

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate ... The Underwriting Coordinator reports directly to the General Manager and coordinates all efforts ...

Highmark Health

SVP Underwriting HMIG

New York, NY

$414K/yr

Graduate Degree in business Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Effective leadership skills in a diversified environment * Extensive expertise in underwriting of stop loss, Workers Comp and ancilliary ...

Manulife

$97K - $114K/yr

College graduate or business equivalent. * Preferably 7 or more years of underwriting experience or exposure. * Strong knowledge of underwriting function; Sound knowledge of John Hancock's various ...

Manulife

Senior Underwriting Consultant

Time, IL · Remote

$92K - $109K/yr

College graduate or business equivalent. * Preferably 7 or more years of underwriting experience or exposure. * Strong knowledge of underwriting function; Sound knowledge of John Hancock's various ...

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How much do graduate underwriting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate underwriting in the United States is $22.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Underwriter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of risk assessment, and typically a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, Excel, and sometimes industry-specific certifications such as CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) qualifications is beneficial. Attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure are key soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for accurately evaluating risk, ensuring sound decision-making, and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by graduate underwriters when transitioning from training to handling their own portfolio?

Graduate underwriters often find the transition from a structured training program to independently managing a portfolio challenging. They must quickly adapt to balancing risk assessment with commercial decision-making, while keeping up with a fast-paced workflow and strict deadlines. Collaborating effectively with brokers, senior underwriters, and other departments is essential to ensure comprehensive risk evaluation and client satisfaction. Regular feedback and mentorship can help graduates develop confidence and sharpen their technical and interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Graduate Underwriting vs Underwriting Assistant?

AspectGraduate UnderwritingUnderwriting Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree, some certificationsOften a high school diploma or equivalent, some industry experience
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, entry-level underwriting teamsAdministrative support within underwriting departments
Employer & Industry UsageInsurance companies, financial institutionsInsurance firms, brokers, and underwriting agencies
Common Search & ComparisonEntry-level underwriting roles, career path in underwritingSupport roles in underwriting departments

Graduate Underwriting roles are designed for recent graduates entering the insurance industry, focusing on learning underwriting processes. Underwriting Assistants support senior underwriters with administrative tasks. While both roles are within the underwriting field, Graduate Underwriters are more involved in assessing risks, whereas Underwriting Assistants handle clerical duties. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right entry point into the underwriting career path.

What is a Graduate Underwriter?

A Graduate Underwriter is an entry-level professional who assesses and evaluates the risks of insuring clients and determines appropriate policy terms and prices. They typically work for insurance companies and go through structured graduate schemes to learn the fundamentals of underwriting, including risk analysis, client communication, and industry regulations. Graduate Underwriters play a crucial role in helping their companies balance profitability with customer needs, often working alongside experienced underwriters and other insurance professionals. This role is ideal for recent graduates with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Underwriting job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 17% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 75% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,324 per year, or $22.8 per hour.
Underwriting Analyst

Underwriting Analyst

The Doctors Company

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$46K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Doctors Company Underwriting Group is focused on offering coverage to the medical malpractice insurance industry's most complex risks. We are a cohesive and dynamic team that applies creative and flexible underwriting solutions to meet all challenges presented by the changing healthcare environment. Our underwriting appetite includes primary and/or excess coverage, loss-sensitive programs with multi-state capabilities on an admitted basis, and more.
We welcome self-motivated, creative, innovative, high-energy, effective communicators with in-depth knowledge of large account medical malpractice coverage. The right candidate possesses solid interpersonal and collaboration skills and is comfortable communicating at all levels of an organization and with brokers and insureds. Your experience and talent will provide a fresh perspective as we fulfill the company's strategic growth goals in the large complex account arena.
The Doctors Company is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity at our office in Jacksonville, FL.
Position Mission
Assists underwriters in day-to-day operations including risk analysis of renewal book, servicing an individual book of business in conjunction with assigned underwriters and providing underwriting support on middle market and custom accounts.
Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize incoming requests while maintaining daily work assignments.
  • Strong customer service and team orientation and the ability to work with diverse personalities.
  • Ability to accurately enter data from insurance applications, underwriting correspondence or instructions and credentialing requests into developed processing systems such as Nova, Duck Creek and on-line rating tools or spreadsheets.
  • Ability to handle incoming calls within a call center platform; identify and address caller's needs by clarifying information, researching issues and providing solutions and/or alternatives.
  • Ability to follow directions and department procedures with a high degree of detail. For account referral purposes, must know the names and titles of key management personnel and have a working knowledge of department structure and reporting relationships.
  • Proficiency and aptitude in use of computer information systems with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities
Production and Task Management
  • Provides support to underwriters on their assigned book of business.
  • Works at the direction of an underwriting manager or underwriter to track or monitor policies.
  • Manages and prioritizes daily tasks and assignments to meet deadlines, agent/broker requests, UW directives and customer service standards.
  • Conducts policy research under the direction of an underwriter.
  • Prepares both routine and specialized correspondence or data entry as instructed by an underwriter or manager.
  • Maintains appropriate file documentation and organization in accordance with guidelines.
  • Brings process improvement suggestions to management.

Customer Satisfaction
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationship with agents/brokers, co-workers and members.
  • Responds to agents/brokers and members within company service standards.
  • Prioritizes tasks to meet renewal deadlines, customer service standards and miscellaneous project due dates.

Underwriting Discipline
  • Adheres to established underwriting guidelines authority and filed rules and rates as approved by the various state insurance departments.
  • Evaluates new business submissions, renewals and policy change requests for their book of business resulting in underwriting decisions within their authority or recommendations for decisions exceeding their authority.
  • Maintains policy documentation in appropriate systems in accordance with storage guidelines.
  • Understands and complies with state statutory requirements including policy language changes, notice requirements, Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) rules and unique requirements.

Other Duties to be Assigned
  • Works on various projects and assignments made by the Underwriting Manager.
  • Participates actively and provides updates to leadership on assigned projects within given deadlines.

Salary Range: $46,436 - $60,947
Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, an incentive bonus plan, outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
  • 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
  • Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
  • Paid holidays each calendar year
  • Life and travel insurance
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • In-person and online learning opportunities
  • Cross-function career opportunities
  • Business casual work environment
  • Time off to volunteer
  • Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
  • Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

About The Doctors Company
The Doctors Company is the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Founded and led by physicians, we are committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine.
The Doctors Company is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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