How much does an Underwriter (Life) I make in West Des Moines, IA? The average Underwriter (Life) I salary in West Des Moines, IA is $53,830 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,347 and $60,262. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Underwriter (Life) I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Underwriter (Life) I Salary $43,356 West Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Underwriter (Life) I Salary $48,347 West Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Underwriter (Life) I Salary $53,830 West Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Underwriter (Life) I Salary $60,262 West Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Underwriter (Life) I Salary $66,118 West Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
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What skills does an Underwriter (Life) I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Pricing: Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Analysis 5.62%
Pricing 1.96%
Futures 1.19%
Others 91.23%

Job Description for Underwriter (Life) I

Underwriter (Life) I reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) I may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Underwriter (Life) I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Underwriter (Life) I, the first career path typically starts with a Health Underwriter position, and then Health Underwriting Manager.

The second career path typically starts with an Underwriter (Life) II position, and then progresses to Life Underwriting Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with an Underwriter (P/C) II position, and then progresses to Underwriter (P/C) IV.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with an Underwriter II position, and then progresses to Underwriter IV.

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Underwriter (Life) I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Underwriter (Life) I, the highest Underwriter (Life) I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Underwriter (Life) I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Underwriter (Life) I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Underwriter (Life) I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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