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Commercial Insurance
Salary Guide 2026
Comprehensive compensation benchmarks for every major commercial insurance role, based on 1,200+ Stone Hendricks Group placements and real market data from 2025–2026.
Commercial Lines AM rangesUnderwriting comp by tierE&S / Surplus Lines premiumsRegional market adjustmentsClaims & Risk Management data
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2026 Compensation Benchmarks
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| Role | Mid-Level Range | Senior / Director | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Lines Account Manager | $60,000 – $95,000 | $95,000 – $120,000 | +9% |
Commercial Underwriter | $75,000 – $145,000 | $145,000 – $185,000 | +12% |
E&S / Surplus Lines Specialist | $85,000 – $155,000 | $155,000 – $200,000+ | +18% |
Claims Adjuster | $55,000 – $95,000 | $95,000 – $125,000 | +7% |
Risk Manager | $90,000 – $165,000 | $165,000 – $220,000 | +11% |
Insurance Producer | $65,000 – $120,000 base | $120,000+ base + comm | +8% |
Regional Data
Market Demand & Compensation Premiums
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
+14%Demand:Very High
Highest demand market nationally
Atlanta, GA
+11%Demand:Very High
Growing MGA hub, P&C strength
Tampa, FL
+13%Demand:High
CAT market demand surge
Chicago, IL
+8%Demand:High
Wholesale & E&S concentration
New York, NY
+20%Demand:High
High cost of living premium
Charlotte, NC
+9%Demand:Medium-High
Fast-growing commercial hub
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