H-1B Visa Underwriter Jobs
Underwriter roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Large insurers, commercial banks, and mortgage companies file H-1B petitions regularly for underwriting positions. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Location:
Morristown, NJ
Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full time, Hybrid
Job Ref:
R2627128-195
Executive Underwriter - UW07CD
Senior Underwriter - UW08CA
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
As a Builders Risk Underwriter, you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice. Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.
We have a collaborative and results oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it.
Qualifications:
- 5 + years of P\&C Commercial Carrier underwriting experience; Builders Risk Underwriting experience preferred
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
- High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
- Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
- Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
- Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
- Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% - 35%.
- Position level and tier to be determined after careful review of selected candidate's qualifications and experience
Location:
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ; Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
- $99,600 - $186,000
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
Location:
Morristown, NJ
Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full time, Hybrid
Job Ref:
R2627128-195
Executive Underwriter - UW07CD
Senior Underwriter - UW08CA
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
As a Builders Risk Underwriter, you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice. Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.
We have a collaborative and results oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it.
Qualifications:
- 5 + years of P\&C Commercial Carrier underwriting experience; Builders Risk Underwriting experience preferred
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
- High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
- Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
- Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
- Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
- Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% - 35%.
- Position level and tier to be determined after careful review of selected candidate's qualifications and experience
Location:
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ; Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
- $99,600 - $186,000
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to underwriting duties. A finance, actuarial science, or risk management degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather employer documentation explaining the connection.
Target employers with LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to identify insurers, banks, and mortgage firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for underwriter roles. Employers with active LCA histories are already set up to sponsor and understand the process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage
Underwriter prevailing wages vary by wage level and metropolitan area. Pull your SOC code in OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so your offered salary meets DOL requirements and your employer's LCA certification clears without amendment.
Distinguish commercial from personal lines when targeting firms
Commercial lines underwriting roles at larger carriers tend to have more structured HR and legal teams experienced with H-1B filings. Personal lines positions at smaller regional insurers often lack in-house immigration counsel, which can slow or complicate sponsorship.
Confirm your employer registers during the H-1B cap window
USCIS opens H-1B electronic registration each March for the following fiscal year. Ask your prospective employer explicitly whether they participate in the annual lottery registration. Missing the window means waiting a full year for your next eligible filing date.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing for I-129 petitions cuts adjudication to 15 business days. Underwriting teams often have specific onboarding windows tied to fiscal quarters, so premium processing protects both your start date and the employer's staffing timeline.
H-1B Visa Underwriter: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an underwriter role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Underwriting qualifies because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, actuarial science, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position in the industry. Employers need to document this in the H-1B petition, typically through the job description and internal compensation data.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for underwriters?
Commercial banks, property and casualty insurers, life insurers, mortgage companies, and reinsurance firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for underwriting roles. Larger carriers with dedicated immigration teams process petitions more efficiently than regional or specialty insurers. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for underwriting positions on Migrate Mate.
How does prevailing wage work for an H-1B underwriter role?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific underwriter occupation, wage level, and work location. The prevailing wage is determined by your SOC code and the metropolitan area where you'll work. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current figures before your offer letter is finalized, and confirm the salary meets at least Level I or Level II depending on your experience.
Can I switch underwriting employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B was properly maintained and approved. The new employer must still file a new I-129 with a new LCA. Portability doesn't apply if your previous status had gaps or unauthorized work periods.
Does the type of underwriting specialty affect my H-1B petition?
It can. Mortgage underwriting, commercial credit underwriting, and insurance underwriting each map to different SOC codes, which affects your prevailing wage determination and how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation requirement. Your employer's HR or immigration attorney should confirm the correct SOC classification before filing the LCA with DOL to avoid a Request for Evidence later.