2025 Federato State of Underwriting Report

Underwriters are under pressure to adapt to a fast-changing insurance landscape, but outdated processes and lack of real-time visibility into the portfolio are costing them valuable time - and leaving profitable deals on the table.

We surveyed 500 underwriters and executives across carriers, MGAs, and aggregators to understand what’s driving the inefficiency and where organizations are falling behind.

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1 in 4

submissions are a waste of time

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Percentage of submissions reviewed that are outside portfolio appetite

73%

of underwriters struggle with
portfolio visibility

33%

of underwriters say they lack the

tools to prioritize effectively

55%

of respondents cite failure to adopt modern tech as the #1 missed opportunity

Download the full report to learn:

  • Why over a quarter of underwriting effort is spent on unwinnable deals
  • How misaligned submissions impact reinsurance costs and win rates
  • What gaps in data, tools, and portfolio visibility are costing you
  • How underwriting teams are using AI to outperform their competition