We surveyed 2,014 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.
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.