Underwriter Jobs

Underwriter jobs are open across insurance, banking, mortgage lending, and commercial finance, from entry-level analyst to senior and chief underwriter, with specializations in property and casualty, life and health, and commercial lines. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,359+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerThe Hartford
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type36% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Berkley
Assistant Underwriter
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Assistant Underwriter
Berkley
Jacksonville, Florida
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Associate's degree

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Universal Insurance
Senior Underwriter
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Universal Insurance
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Senior Underwriter
Universal Insurance
Guaynabo, PR
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Manulife
Intermediate Group Underwriter
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Intermediate Group Underwriter
Manulife
Dallas, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$53k - $88k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Union Home Mortgage
Condition Underwriter (Retail)
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Union Home Mortgage
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Condition Underwriter (Retail)
Union Home Mortgage
Remote
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Mariner Finance
Auto Underwriter I
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Auto Underwriter I
Mariner Finance
Eagan, Minnesota
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$24.9 - $30.14/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Underwriter Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • The Hartford
    The Hartford56
  • Jobot
    Jobot38
  • Travelers
    Travelers33
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Liberty Mutual Insurance31
  • Chubb Insurance
    Chubb Insurance24

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance188
  • Banking & Financial Services64
  • Staffing & Recruiting38
  • Construction & Real Estate12
  • Investment & Asset Management7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in underwriter jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
  • Experience evaluating risk for insurance, mortgage, or commercial lending applications
  • Proficiency with underwriting software platforms and policy management systems
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills for assessing creditworthiness or insurable risk
  • CPCU, AU, or other industry designation preferred or required for mid-level and senior roles
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and state-specific underwriting guidelines

Tips for Your Underwriter Job Search

Tailor your resume to the line

Property and casualty, life, mortgage, and commercial underwriting each have distinct risk frameworks. Rewrite your resume headline and summary to name the specific line you're targeting so hiring managers don't have to guess where you fit.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists underwriter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Lead with loss ratio and book performance

Hiring managers for underwriting roles want concrete evidence you managed a profitable book. Quantify your results with loss ratios, premium volume, or renewal retention rates rather than listing duties like 'evaluated risk' or 'approved applications.'

Earn the CPCU or AU designation before interviews

The CPCU and Associate in Underwriting credentials signal technical commitment in property and casualty roles. Many mid-market and specialty carriers list them as preferred or required, so having them in progress or complete strengthens your candidacy noticeably.

Prepare for risk scenario questions specifically

Underwriting interviews often include a case where you're handed an application or account and asked to walk through your decision. Practice narrating your risk assessment out loud, citing the factors you weight, the exceptions you'd flag, and how you'd price the account.

Negotiate authority level alongside base compensation

Underwriting authority, the dollar or risk threshold you can approve without escalation, directly affects your day-to-day autonomy and your career trajectory. Ask about it during the offer stage alongside compensation so you understand the scope of the role you're accepting.

Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most underwriters?

The companies hiring the most underwriters right now include The Hartford, Jobot, and Travelers, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Openings are distributed across insurance carriers, regional banks, and mortgage servicers.

How many underwriter jobs are remote?

About 70% of underwriter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting an industry that has steadily expanded flexible arrangements. Personal lines, life, and mortgage underwriting roles tend to offer more remote options than specialty commercial or large-account underwriting positions, which often require in-office collaboration with brokers and relationship managers.

How do you become an underwriter?

Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related analytical field. Most carriers hire entry-level candidates into underwriting trainee or analyst programs where you learn risk evaluation under senior oversight. Earning an industry credential such as the CPCU or Associate in Underwriting while working accelerates your path to independent authority and senior roles.

Can you get an underwriting job with little or no experience?

Yes, many insurance carriers and mortgage lenders run structured trainee programs that hire candidates directly from undergraduate programs with no prior underwriting experience. A background in finance, accounting, or even actuarial coursework helps. Internships at carriers or surplus lines brokerages during school are the fastest way to make yourself a competitive entry-level candidate.

What does the underwriter interview process look like?

Most underwriting interviews include an initial screening call with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager who will probe your risk assessment approach and familiarity with the relevant line of business. Senior roles often add a case study or written exercise where you evaluate a sample application and present your underwriting decision and rationale.

Where can I find and apply to underwriter jobs?

You can find and apply to underwriter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your line of business, seniority level, and location preferences, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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