Takeover Tracker

49%medium risk
Freight Forwarders
vs

55 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFreight ForwardersInsurance Underwriters
Risk Score49.0%32.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile96th54th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)14 / 152 / 8
Median Salary$49,900$79,880
Employment98K108K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Analyzing Data or Information
Administration and Management
Scheduling Work and Activities
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Interacting With Computers
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Active Listening

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Freight Forwarders

27%

total discount

Insurance Underwriters

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Freight Forwarders

14 of 15 at risk
89%Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
88%Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
87%Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
85%Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
84%Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.

Insurance Underwriters

2 of 8 at risk
86%Review company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks.
55%Decline excessive risks.
49%Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance.
44%Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard and specify applicable endorsements or apply rating to ensure safe, profitable distribution of risks, using reference materials.
40%Examine documents to determine degree of risk from factors such as applicant health, financial standing and value, and condition of property.

Wage Comparison

Insurance Underwriters earns +$29,980(+60%) vs Freight Forwarders
Freight ForwardersInsurance Underwriters
10th
$37,240$51,640
25th
$43,490$63,070
Median
$49,900$79,880
75th
$62,230$104,820
90th
$76,350$138,020

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