Underwriter Jobs in Massachusetts

Underwriter jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Hartford-area commuter markets, and Worcester, where major insurers and financial institutions maintain large underwriting operations. Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and Hanover Insurance Group are among the most established employers in the state, with consistent openings across commercial lines, property and casualty, and specialty risk. Massachusetts is one of the most active underwriting markets in the Northeast, with demand at every level from associate underwriter to senior and management roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerAXA
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring11
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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CCMSI
Underwriter, Senior
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CCMSI
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Underwriter, Senior
CCMSI
Reading, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$115k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.
Senior Underwriter, Representations and Warranties - M&A Financial Lines
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Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Senior Underwriter, Representations and Warranties - M&A Financial Lines
Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$230k - $250k/yr

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AmTrust Financial
Senior Underwriter
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AmTrust Financial
Added 2w ago
Senior Underwriter
AmTrust Financial
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$88k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Coverys
Apprentice Underwriter
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Coverys
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Apprentice Underwriter
Coverys
Boston, Massachusetts
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$64k - $86k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Underwriter Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Salem
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Reading
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Westwood
1 job
Braintree
1 job
Mansfield
1 job
Wilbraham
1 job

Underwriter Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AXA
AXA2 open roles
Coverys
Coverys2 open roles
The Hartford
The Hartford2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in underwriter jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts Property and Casualty or Life insurance license where required by employer
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field
  • Experience analyzing risk and making coverage or pricing decisions in commercial or personal lines
  • Proficiency with underwriting platforms, policy management systems, and Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with agents and brokers
  • Progress toward or completion of CPCU, AU, or similar professional underwriting designation

Underwriter Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a underwriter in Massachusetts?

Most underwriting roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or risk management, followed by on-the-job training at an insurer or financial institution. For insurance underwriters, employers often require or sponsor a Massachusetts Department of Insurance producer or underwriting license depending on the line of business. Earning a professional designation such as the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter strengthens candidacy and is expected for advancement in most Massachusetts underwriting teams.

How much do underwriters make in Massachusetts?

Underwriters in Massachusetts earn a median of about $106,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,590 for the lowest 10% to over $167,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire underwriters in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring underwriters in Massachusetts include AXA, Coverys, and The Hartford, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of global insurers, regional carriers, and financial services firms means underwriting openings appear across a wide range of specialty lines, from commercial property and casualty to life and mortgage underwriting.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most underwriter jobs?

Boston, Massachusetts, and Salem account for the largest share of underwriter openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives volume as the state's financial and insurance hub, where major carriers and financial institutions are headquartered, while Worcester reflects the presence of large regional insurers like Hanover Insurance Group, making it a meaningful secondary market for underwriting talent.

Are there remote underwriter jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most financial roles, since underwriting is largely analytical and documentation-driven work that translates well to remote settings. About 88% of underwriter openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly carriers have adopted flexible arrangements. Commercial lines, specialty risk, and mortgage underwriting positions tend to have the highest share of fully remote postings.

How can I get hired as a underwriter in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an underwriting trainee or associate underwriter role, which large Massachusetts carriers like Liberty Mutual and Hanover Insurance Group run as structured training programs for candidates without prior underwriting experience. Adjacent roles such as insurance operations analyst, claims examiner, or loan processor are common stepping stones that Massachusetts employers recognize. Completing a Massachusetts producer license exam or beginning a professional designation like the Associate in Underwriting signals seriousness to hiring managers and gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to underwriter jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to underwriter jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across insurers, financial institutions, and specialty risk firms. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and lines of business, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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