The general purpose of the occupational analysis is to provide workable, basic information dealing with the many and varied duties performed in the insurance underwriting occupation. The document opens with a brief introduction followed by a job description. The bulk of the document is presented in table form. Nine duties are broken down into a number of tasks and for each task a two-page table is presented, showing on the first page: tools, equipment, materials, objects acted upon; performance knowledge (related also to decisions, cues and errors); safety--hazard; and on the second page: science; math--number systems; and communications (performance modes, examples, and skills and concepts). The duties include: verifying premiums; inspecting and selecting the risk; performing reunderwriting; filing underwriting records; determining reinsurance needs; preparing special forms and endorsements; handling complaints or inquiries; and determining coverage on specific claims. Appended are supplementary materials and a glossary of insurance terms. (BP)