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NOC 12202 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Insurance underwriters. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Insurance underwriters review and evaluate insurance applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums and extent of insurance coverage according to company policies. They are employed at head and branch offices of insurance companies.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Insurance Underwriters are classified under NOC code 12202, a TEER 2 occupation. This classification makes candidates in this field eligible for major Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system. Insurance underwriters evaluate applications for various types of insurance, risk exposure, and premium rates, ensuring compliance with established corporate guidelines.
To successfully qualify under NOC 12202, candidates typically require a university degree or college diploma in business administration, finance, or a related field, or a period of experience in an insurance clerk or agent role. Employers and provincial regulatory bodies may also require professional designations such as the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP). Key responsibilities include analyzing medical reports, actuarial studies, and previous loss histories to accept, decline, or modify policy coverage limits.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Insurance underwriters is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Insurance underwriters is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.