Underwriting director demographics and statistics in the US
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Underwriting director gender statistics
39.7% of underwriting directors are women and 60.3% of underwriting directors are men.
- Male, 60.3%
- Female, 39.7%
Underwriting director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.3% |
| Female | 39.7% |
Underwriting director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,991
Female income
$104,171
Underwriting director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in underwriting director positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of underwriting directors are female.
Underwriting director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2011 | 62.52% | 37.48% |
| 2012 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2013 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2014 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
| 2015 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2017 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2018 | 61.56% | 38.44% |
| 2019 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2020 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2021 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
Underwriting director related jobs gender ratio
We compared underwriting directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Underwriting Director | 60% | 40% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Underwriting director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among underwriting directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all underwriting directors. Comparatively, 15.1% of underwriting directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of underwriting directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Underwriting director race
| Underwriting director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Underwriting director race and ethnicity over time
See how underwriting director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Underwriting director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.87% | 8.31% | 5.22% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 71.48% | 8.42% | 5.41% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 70.81% | 8.55% | 5.74% | 13.01% |
| 2013 | 69.61% | 8.60% | 6.46% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 69.71% | 8.22% | 6.19% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 8.29% | 6.27% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 8.03% | 6.61% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 8.05% | 6.74% | 14.26% |
| 2018 | 69.03% | 7.63% | 6.87% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 69.22% | 7.47% | 6.89% | 14.49% |
| 2020 | 67.14% | 7.33% | 7.04% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 65.30% | 7.83% | 7.32% | 15.10% |
Underwriting director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian underwriting directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american underwriting directors have the lowest average salary at $107,438.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $113,949 |
| White | $113,896 |
| Black or African American | $107,438 |
| Asian | $118,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,186 |
Average underwriting director age
See how the average age of underwriting directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Underwriting director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Underwriting director age breakdown
The average age of underwriting directors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the underwriting director population.
Underwriting director age breakdown
| Underwriting Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Underwriting director educational attainment
The most common degree for underwriting directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of underwriting directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Underwriting directors by degree level
| Underwriting director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Underwriting director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, underwriting directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $140,439 annually. With a Master's degree, underwriting directors earn a median annual income of $134,317 compared to $118,935 for underwriting directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,317 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $98,072 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $118,935 |
| Doctorate Degree | $140,439 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $98,060 |
Underwriting director employment statistics
Most underwriting directors work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where underwriting directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where underwriting directors work.
Underwriting director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Underwriting director jobs by company type
Employees with the underwriting director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most underwriting directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Underwriting director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Underwriting director jobs by industry
The most common industries for underwriting directors are insurance, finance and health care.
Underwriting director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 27% |
| Finance | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Underwriting director turnover and employment statistics
Underwriting director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for underwriting directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Underwriting director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Underwriting director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average underwriting director tenure
The average underwriting director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 341 underwriting directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Underwriting director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Underwriting director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of underwriting directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Warehouse/Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 68,365 |
| Underwriting Director | 10.51% | - |
| Business Solutions Manager | 11.01% | 194,833 |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Apprenticeship Consultant | 17.60% | 13,736 |
| Human Resources Administrator/Executive Assistant | 17.78% | 156,188 |
Similar underwriting director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Warehouse/Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 68,365 |
| Business Solutions Manager | 11.01% | 194,833 |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Apprenticeship Consultant | 17.60% | 13,736 |
| Human Resources Administrator/Executive Assistant | 17.78% | 156,188 |
Foreign languages spoken by underwriting directors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Underwriting director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
