Vice President Underwriting Salary in Dallas, TX

How much does a Vice President Underwriting make in Dallas, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vice President Underwriting in Dallas, TX is $315,839. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $214,183 to a high of $425,290, with most professionals earning between $262,628 and $373,130.

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What is a Vice President Underwriting?

The Vice President of Underwriting is responsible for overseeing the underwriting process within an organization, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed and that risk is properly assessed and managed. They work closely with underwriters to review and approve complex or high-value insurance applications, providing guidance and support as needed. Additionally, they may be involved in developing underwriting strategies, setting underwriting guidelines, and monitoring the performance of the underwriting team to ensure that business objectives are met. The Vice President of Underwriting also plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships with brokers, agents, and clients, and may be involved in negotiating terms and conditions for large or complex accounts. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential for this role.

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What does a Vice President Underwriting do?

Common responsibilities of a Vice President Underwriting

Represent the underwriting department in meetings with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders, providing expertise and guidance on underwriting matters.

September 02, 2023

Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and claims, to ensure a cohesive approach to risk assessment and policy issuance.

September 14, 2023

Review and approve high-risk or complex insurance applications, providing final sign-off on underwriting decisions.

October 03, 2023

Work with senior leadership to develop strategic goals and objectives for the underwriting department, and track progress towards those goals.

October 14, 2023

Manage a team of underwriters, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality underwriting decisions.

October 15, 2023

Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in underwriting to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

October 18, 2023

Analyze underwriting data and trends to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for changes to underwriting practices.

November 12, 2023

Develop and implement underwriting guidelines and policies to ensure consistency and accuracy in decision-making.

November 14, 2023

Oversee the underwriting process for insurance policies, ensuring that all applications are thoroughly reviewed and assessed for risk.

November 17, 2023

Monitor and evaluate the performance of underwriters, providing feedback and coaching to help them improve their skills and decision-making.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Vice President Underwriting in Dallas, TX

Average Base Salary

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373130

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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536951

420301

What is the average salary for Vice President Underwriting in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vice President Underwriting in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Vice President Underwriting ranges from $262,628 to $373,130 with the average base salary of $315,839. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $326,808 to $536,951 with the average total cash compensation of $420,301.

View Average Salary for Vice President Underwriting as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$315,839	$262,628 - $373,130
Bonus	$104,462	$64,179 - $163,821
Total Pay	$420,301	$326,808 - $536,951

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Vice President Underwriting Salary Near Dallas, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,628 - $373,130	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,070 - $372,336	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,628 - $373,130	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,628 - $373,130	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,336 - $372,714	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $262,495 - $372,941	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX

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Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2017 population of 1,341,075, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It is also the eighteenth most-populous city in North America as of 2015. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks ...

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