Insurance Underwriter Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Insurance Underwriter:
- A degree in insurance or related numerate discipline.
- Strong numeracy, analytical and strategy skills
- Good research skills
- A professional approach to work, integrity and respect for ethics
- IT competence and computer literacy
- Negotiation skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- The confidence to relate to a range of people and to challenge people when necessary.
- Planning and organisational skills and problem-solving ability
- The ability to explain complex issues and present technical information clearly
- Commercial awareness
- The capacity to work independently and cope with pressure and responsibility
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Insurance Underwriter skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Insurance Underwriter roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
