Also called: Hull and Cargo Underwriter
Decides whether to insure ships and cargo, and at what price.
Marine underwriters assess risks like a tanker's age, its routes, and its crew, then set insurance prices. It is one of the oldest forms of insurance in the world.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus insurance certifications (e.g., AMIM from the American Institute of Marine Underwriters).
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Finance, Risk Management, Business.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI pricing handles routine hull and cargo risks; fewer underwriters will focus on unusual, high-value marine risks.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Economics, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2053.
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