Navigating Your Career in Underwriting

Whether you're currently working in an underwriting role or aspire to move into one – mycareer provides you with the tools and resources you need to start charting your path!

Back in February, during National Education Month we hosted a webinar focused on navigating your career in underwriting. We introduced participants to the mycareer website and walked through the tools and resources available. If you missed out on this webinar - click here to access the recording online.

We've also provided some suggestions below on how to get started using mycareer: 

Tips for Mapping Your Career Path in Underwriting

1. Explore the mycareer website. There is a LOT of great information here – but, Navigating the Maps and Definitions in the Maps sections can help orient you and get started in using the Career Maps. 

2. Visit the For Career Management Section to leverage the helpful Tip Sheets and Assessment Tools that will help you gauge where you are currently, explore where you might be headed and provide tips on how to get there.

3. Get advice from industry professionals themselves! Check out our Experience Speaks section to hear helpful advice and learn about the career trajectories of industry professionals from a variety of backgrounds and roles.  

For example: Underwriter, Ben Eastman shares what's kept him in the industry, his advice to those charting their career in insurance, and the most valuable advice he himself received over the course of his career. Watch Ben's video here!