Underwriter Jobs in Missouri
Underwriter jobs in Missouri draw steady demand across insurance, banking, and financial services, with openings at every level from entry-level commercial lines analysts to senior mortgage and specialty underwriters. The largest concentrations of hiring are in St. Louis and Kansas City, where established employers like Centene Corporation, Chubb, and Shelter Insurance maintain significant underwriting operations. The most in-demand specialties in Missouri include commercial property and casualty, life and health, and mortgage underwriting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
The Commercial Underwriter provides accurate, timely, and succinct credit underwriting to support the company’s portfolio management and new business development efforts.Duties & Responsibilities
- Financial statement spreading and analysis, including calculation of Debt Service Coverage or Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios per Busey guidelines.
- Use financial data such as cash flow, liquidity, profitability, and leverage to determine and minimize the overall risk of extending credit to businesses and individuals.
- Work with Commercial Relationship Managers or other Lending staff to prepare clear and concise Commercial Credit Approval Request (CCAR) memos that include all pertinent information associated with the overal risk of the loan, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the Borrower.
- Evaluate collateral, industry data and other relevant credit information.
- Assist with Portfolio Management duties to include testing financial covenants, monitoring monthly borrowing base reports, preparing portfolio reviews and sensative asset reports, as assigned.
- Assist Commercial Relationship Managers with the preparation of opportunity memos for new and existing relationships.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the Commercial Banking Loan Policy and systems, including nCino.
- Assist in the sales process, including accompanying Relationship Managers on customer and prospect calls.
- Approve loans that are within defined authority levels; recommend loans for approval that are in excess of defined authority levels.
- Participate in pipeline meetings to develop knowledge of prospective opportunities as well as upcoming renewals.
- Assist with other duties or special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience
Knowledge of:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of financial accounting
Ability to:
- Multi-task and work independently
- Analyze and solve problems
- Take independent action within established guidelines and develop new procedures and approaches when needed
- Perform duties under frequent time pressures
Education and Training:
- Requires Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business or Finance.
- Requires 3 or more years of Commercial Credit experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.
(Base Pay Range: $75,000-$106,000/year)
Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.
Equal Opportunity
Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in underwriter jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri insurance producer license or state-recognized underwriting credential preferred by most employers
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field
- Proficiency in underwriting software platforms and risk assessment tools
- Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating applications and financial documents
- Knowledge of commercial or personal lines policy guidelines and coverage structures
- Professional designation such as CPCU, AU, or CUL recognized as a competitive advantage
Underwriter Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a underwriter in Missouri?
Most Missouri underwriting roles require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or risk management, combined with on-the-job training provided by the hiring employer. For roles involving insurance products, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance oversees licensing, and many employers expect candidates to hold or obtain a Missouri insurance producer license in the relevant line of authority. Earning a designation like the Associate in Underwriting from the Institutes strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.
How much do underwriters make in Missouri?
Underwriters in Missouri earn a median of about $80,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,720 for the lowest 10% to over $124,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire underwriters in Missouri?
Missouri underwriter roles are posted by Risksmith Insurance Services, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Travelers and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's strong insurance and financial services presence in St. Louis and Kansas City means that both national carriers and regional specialty firms maintain active underwriting teams in the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most underwriter jobs?
Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis account for the largest share of underwriter openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its deep concentration of insurance carriers and financial institutions headquartered or regionally based there, while Kansas City's growth in banking and specialty risk sectors drives substantial demand, and suburban markets around both metros often support underwriting roles tied to those anchor employers.
Are there remote underwriter jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. Underwriting is primarily a desk-based, analytical role that translates well to remote work, and the shift toward digital file review has made fully remote positions increasingly common. About 36% of underwriter openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly carriers have embraced distributed teams. Commercial lines and personal lines underwriting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a underwriter in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for underwriting assistant or underwriting trainee roles, which major Missouri-based carriers and regional insurers post specifically for candidates without prior underwriting experience. Employers like Shelter Insurance in Columbia and larger St. Louis and Kansas City carriers run structured training programs that rotate new hires through commercial and personal lines. A background in customer service, claims, or insurance operations is a strong lateral move, and sitting for the Missouri insurance producer exam before applying signals genuine commitment.
Where can I find and apply to underwriter jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to underwriter jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from carriers, banks, and specialty firms across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and lines of authority, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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