We surveyed 2,225 underwriters to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical underwriter. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a underwriter?

Low

High

Working as a underwriter typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a underwriter?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a underwriter typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a underwriter?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a underwriter. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for underwriters.

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Do underwriters work full-time or part-time?

93% of underwriters work in full-time roles while 7% work part-time.

Is being a underwriter stressful?

Low

High

Underwriters tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.

Is being organized important as a underwriter?

Low

High

Some level of organization is generally required to be a underwriter.

How competitive is the workplace for underwriters?

Low

High

Competition at work is not common for underwriters.

Does being a underwriter require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for underwriters.

Are underwriters allowed to express themselves creatively?

Low

High

Underwriters rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.

Do underwriters have control over the direction of their work?

Low

High

Underwriters tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.

Is being a underwriter physically demanding?

Low

High

Work as a underwriters is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.

Are underwriters exposed to a wide variety of work?

Low

High

Underwriters tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Does being a underwriter require attention to detail?

Low

High

As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for underwriters.

Does being a good underwriter require compassion and empathy?

Low

High

The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a underwriter.