Takeover Tracker
39%medium risk
Loan Counselors
vs

46 shared · 19 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Insurance Underwriters

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLoan CounselorsInsurance Underwriters
Risk Score38.7%32.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile77th54th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 152 / 8
Median Salary$50,480$79,880
Employment28K108K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Sales and Marketing
Getting Information
Computers and Electronics
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Selling or Influencing Others
InstructingAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Loan Counselors

26%

total discount

Insurance Underwriters

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Loan Counselors

8 of 15 at risk
87%Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
86%Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to policies.
84%Maintain current knowledge of credit regulations.
66%Assist in selection of financial award candidates using electronic databases to certify loan eligibility.
65%Review billing for accuracy.

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 +$29,400(+58%) vs Loan Counselors
Loan CounselorsInsurance Underwriters
10th
$38,980$51,640
25th
$45,420$63,070
Median
$50,480$79,880
75th
$61,760$104,820
90th
$77,920$138,020

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Loan Counselors2028–2035
Insurance Underwriters2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Insurance Underwriters has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Loan Counselors.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Loan Counselors

$30,924

from $50,480

Insurance Underwriters

$53,791

from $79,880

After adjusting for AI risk, Insurance Underwriters offers $22,867 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Loan

0

Unique to Insurance

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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