How Much Does A Life Insurance Underwriter Make? 
Life insurance underwriters make salaries and some make performance bonuses based on the profitability of the insurance company they work for . Most senior underwriters will make a salary between $ 40,000 to $ 60,000 per year . But a lot will depend on their experience and performance . Also do n't confuse an agent with an underwriter . Some insurance agents call themselves underwriters or field underwriters . They are not . 