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of 5— Open Custom Instructions
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have ChatGPT configured with your underwriting context permanently — your company type, lines of business, typical accounts, and writing standards — so you never have to re-explain your context at the start of every new conversation. Every ChatGPT session starts with an AI that already knows you're an underwriter.
What you'll need
- A ChatGPT account (free account works; Plus gives better results)
- 15 minutes to write your custom instructions once
- Cost: Free (ChatGPT free account is sufficient)
How-To Guide: Set Up ChatGPT Custom Instructions for Underwriting Voice
Step 1: Open Custom Instructions
In ChatGPT, click your profile icon in the top-right corner. Select "Customize ChatGPT" (or "Custom Instructions" depending on your version). You'll see two text boxes:
- "What would you like ChatGPT to know about you?" — your background and context
- "How would you like ChatGPT to respond?" — format and style preferences