Underwriting Analyst Jobs

Underwriting Analyst jobs are open across insurance, banking, mortgage lending, and specialty finance, from entry-level analyst to senior and lead, with specializations in commercial lines, personal lines, and credit risk. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top stateTexas
Top employerNew York Life
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Underwriting Support Analyst
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Underwriting Support Analyst
Mutual of Omaha
Remote
Business Analyst
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$21 - $22/hr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Employee Benefits, Underwriting Analyst
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Employee Benefits, Underwriting Analyst
The Hartford
Alpharetta, Georgia
Business Analysis
Customer Service & Support
$48k - $72k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Commercial Real Estate Underwriting Analyst
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Commercial Real Estate Underwriting Analyst
RGA
Chesterfield, Missouri
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$78k - $111k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Pharmacy Underwriting Development Program Senior Analyst
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Pharmacy Underwriting Development Program Senior Analyst
The Cigna Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$58k - $97k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Summer Intern: AHNJ Underwriting Analyst
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Summer Intern: AHNJ Underwriting Analyst
Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
1,001-5,000

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Underwriting Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

New York Life5 open roles
Starr Companies4 open roles
Alliant Insurance Services4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in underwriting analyst jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating insurance or credit applications
  • Proficiency in underwriting platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or Majesco
  • Strong knowledge of risk assessment principles and underwriting guidelines
  • CPCU, AU, or other industry certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
  • Ability to analyze financial statements, credit reports, and loss history data

Tips for Your Underwriting Analyst Job Search

Quantify your underwriting decisions on your resume

Hiring managers want to see the volume and complexity of files you've reviewed, not just that you reviewed them. Call out the number of applications you assessed per month, approval rates you influenced, and any loss ratio improvements tied to your work.

List every underwriting platform you've used

Employers screen resumes for tools like Majesco, Duck Creek, Guidewire, or proprietary systems. Name each one explicitly in a skills section rather than burying them in job descriptions, so applicant tracking systems flag your resume as a match.

Target openings that match your line of business

Personal lines, commercial lines, and specialty products require different underwriting logic. Filter your search by line of business so you're applying to roles where your existing book knowledge transfers directly, not roles that require relearning an entirely different risk framework.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare a file review walkthrough for interviews

Many underwriting analyst interviews include a case study where you assess a sample application and justify an accept, decline, or referral decision. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, including which risk factors drove your decision and what additional documentation you'd request.

Negotiate using actuarial benchmarks, not market surveys

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the complexity of the book you'd manage and the loss ratios you've maintained. Underwriting teams respond better to risk-adjusted framing than to generic salary comparisons pulled from job aggregators.

Underwriting Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most underwriting analysts?

The companies hiring the most underwriting analysts right now include New York Life, Starr Companies, and Alliant Insurance Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Insurance carriers, regional banks, and specialty finance firms consistently post the highest volume of openings.

How many underwriting analyst jobs are remote?

About 79% of underwriting analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability varying by employer size and line of business. Personal lines and mortgage underwriting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while complex commercial and specialty lines positions are more likely to require in-office review of physical files or client-facing collaboration.

How do you become an underwriting analyst?

Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, then apply for entry-level underwriting assistant or trainee roles where carriers provide on-the-job training in their specific guidelines. As you build file review experience, pursue an industry certification such as the Associate in Underwriting to move into analyst-level positions. Specializing in a line of business early, whether personal lines, commercial, or mortgage, helps you advance faster.

Can you get hired as an underwriting analyst with little experience?

Yes, many carriers hire candidates with no direct underwriting experience if you can demonstrate analytical ability and attention to detail. Internships at insurance companies, banking experience in loan processing, or coursework in risk management all transfer well. Highlight any work involving data review, financial analysis, or decision-making under defined criteria. Entry-level roles are often structured as training programs, so employers expect to teach you their specific guidelines.

What does the underwriting analyst interview process look like?

Most underwriting analyst interviews involve an initial phone screen focused on your analytical background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through how you'd evaluate a sample application or risk scenario. A case study or take-home exercise is common, asking you to assess a file and recommend an approval, declination, or referral with written justification. Final rounds typically include a panel with a senior underwriter or team lead who will probe your risk reasoning and familiarity with the employer's line of business.

Where can I find and apply to underwriting analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to underwriting analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your line of business, experience level, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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