Associate In Underwriting
What Does Associate In Underwriting Mean?
An Associate in Underwriting is a professional who is legally qualified to underwrite policies for an insurance company. To obtain this status, an individual must complete a series of examinations focused on insurance underwriting. The Insurance Institute of America is the organization that grants the Associate in Underwriting status upon successful completion of the exams.
Insuranceopedia Explains Associate In Underwriting
As insurance professionals, underwriters are responsible for approving or rejecting applicants for insurance policies. They assess an applicant’s history, background, and other relevant information to evaluate the potential risk of covered losses. If the risk is deemed too high, the underwriter may reject the application or recommend higher premium charges upon approval. Conversely, if the applicant represents an average or manageable level of risk, the underwriter is likely to approve the application, allowing the process to proceed to the purchase of the policy.
