Insurance writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance writer gender statistics
58.1% of insurance writers are women and 41.9% of insurance writers are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Insurance writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Insurance writer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,354
Female income
$35,541
Insurance writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance writer positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of insurance writers are female.
Insurance writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.93% | 67.07% |
| 2011 | 36.42% | 63.58% |
| 2012 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2013 | 38.02% | 61.98% |
| 2014 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2015 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2016 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2017 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2018 | 41.07% | 58.93% |
| 2019 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 2020 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2021 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
Insurance writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Insurance Writer | 42% | 58% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Insurance writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance writers is White, which makes up 79.1% of all insurance writers. Comparatively, 6.8% of insurance writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of insurance writers are Black or African American.
- White, 79.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Insurance writer race
| Insurance writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Insurance writer race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.93% | 7.24% | 4.50% | 5.65% |
| 2011 | 80.48% | 8.42% | 3.61% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 78.81% | 8.17% | 5.05% | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 80.26% | 7.90% | 5.07% | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 79.70% | 8.89% | 3.61% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 78.21% | 8.75% | 4.42% | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 77.13% | 9.39% | 4.01% | 7.46% |
| 2017 | 77.98% | 6.39% | 6.72% | 7.14% |
| 2018 | 78.60% | 6.47% | 6.14% | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 77.76% | 7.75% | 5.49% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 76.26% | 7.83% | 4.26% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 79.14% | 6.66% | 4.69% | 6.81% |
Insurance writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,528 |
| White | $36,880 |
| Black or African American | $34,519 |
| Asian | $36,791 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,123 |
Average insurance writer age
See how the average age of insurance writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Insurance writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 38 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 47.5 |
Insurance writer age breakdown
The average age of insurance writers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the insurance writer population.
Insurance writer age breakdown
| Insurance Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Insurance writer educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance writers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of insurance writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 10% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Insurance writers by degree level
| Insurance writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Insurance writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,617 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,314 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,269 |
Insurance writer employment statistics
Company size where insurance writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance writers work.
Insurance writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Insurance writer turnover and employment statistics
Insurance writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 3.75% |
| 2012 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average insurance writer tenure
The average insurance writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 insurance writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Insurance writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance writers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Finance/Accounting Analyst | 7.33% | 118,753 |
| Junior Auditor | 7.40% | 28,897 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| IRS Agent | 7.65% | 24,918 |
| Insurance Writer | 8.77% | - |
| Budget Coordinator | 12.94% | 23,021 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Similar insurance writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Finance/Accounting Analyst | 7.33% | 118,753 |
| Junior Auditor | 7.40% | 28,897 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| IRS Agent | 7.65% | 24,918 |
| Budget Coordinator | 12.94% | 23,021 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance writers
- Vietnamese, 100.0%
Insurance writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 100.0% |