According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Examine documents to determine degree of risk from factors such as applicant health, financial standing and value, and condition of property. | 90% |
| Decline excessive risks. | 88% |
| Write to field representatives, medical personnel, or others to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies. | 86% |
| Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance. | 83% |
| Review company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks. | 80% |
| Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard and specify applicable endorsements or apply rating to ensure safe, profitable distribution of risks, using reference materials. | 79% |
| Authorize reinsurance of policy when risk is high. | 78% |
