Underwrites and actuaries are two different things. Actuaries can generally make a lot (or not, depending on where they look). Underwriters make ok, mid-level o

Underwrites and actuaries are two different things. Actuaries can generally make a lot (or not, depending on where they look). Underwriters make ok, mid-level office worker money, think 45k-75k, or more if they live somewhere expensive. You can get paid more by working for a broker instead of an actual insurance company.