Underwriting Counsel Jobs

Explore Underwriting Counsel opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Underwriting Counsel attorneys advise insurers and other organizations on legal and regulatory issues that affect underwriting decisions, policy language, risk exposure, and business practices.

What Does an Underwriting Counsel Do?

Underwriting Counsel partners with underwriting teams, claims professionals, compliance departments, and business leaders. Responsibilities may include interpreting insurance policies and regulations, reviewing coverage questions, advising on complex risks, developing guidelines, supporting product initiatives, and helping ensure underwriting practices align with applicable laws.

Common Underwriting Counsel Specialties

Roles vary by employer and line of business. Opportunities may focus on property and casualty, life and health, title insurance, reinsurance, specialty coverage, or financial services. Some positions emphasize policy drafting and product development, while others center on regulatory guidance, coverage analysis, or support for underwriting teams.

Qualifications and Career Experience

Employers commonly seek a law degree, admission to a state bar, and experience with insurance, regulatory matters, or commercial legal work. Strong candidates bring clear communication, sound judgment, practical risk analysis, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into useful business guidance. Requirements vary by position and jurisdiction.

Find Underwriting Counsel Jobs on Ladders

Browse Underwriting Counsel job listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, seniority, employer, and location to find a position that fits your legal experience and career goals.

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$150K - $210K *

Transform your career by driving profitable business with enterprise clients. Leverage your underwriting expertise to manage complex accounts, mentor peers, and shape portfolio strategies while foster...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $175K *

Manage complex surety claims while providing legal support to underwriting and business leadership. Leverage strong claims experience and legal judgment to drive optimal outcomes in a fast-paced remot...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with brokers and clients to drive profitable business through expert underwriting of complex accounts. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building to optimize portfolio performan...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion the evaluation and management of underwriting risks while leading teams to achieve portfolio goals. Balance individual responsibilities with team collaboration to ensure compliance and adhere...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $172K *

Bring your expertise to the underwriting team, providing guidance and support for real estate title insurance commitments and policies while ensuring compliance with established standards and regulati...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform underwriting strategies and enhance organizational capability by providing expert guidance on complex risks. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance, monitor trends, and develop...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in underwriting and managing complex enterprise accounts, driving profitable business through strategic broker partnerships while mentoring junior underwriters and shaping portfolio st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $220K *

Champion legal excellence by providing strategic counsel to senior leadership, navigating complex insurance regulations, and leading a dynamic legal team to drive business success and compliance withi...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $94K *

Elevate underwriting excellence by managing Middle Market and Construction renewals, fostering agency relationships, and mentoring team members to ensure optimal service and compliance in a dynamic en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $180K *

Transform underwriting strategies by managing excess casualty business, fostering relationships with wholesale partners, and ensuring profitable outcomes while adhering to company guidelines and marke...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $200K *

Drive profitable growth by underwriting middle market GL accounts in a non-admitted environment. Leverage strong broker relationships, evaluate risks, and mentor junior underwriters while ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal advice on P&C insurance, leading compliance, and litigation risk management while collaborating effectively with senior leadership to achieve str...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support across employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients while developing expertise in a...

New Jersey, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $120K *

Transform the nonprofit sector by managing agency relationships, driving growth, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your underwriting expertise to enhance portfolio performance and develop new business...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize risk assessment and underwriting strategies for excess casualty insurance. Evaluate complex submissions, collaborate with brokers, and ensure compliance while maintaining a profitable portfol...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K *

Elevate your career by managing contract surety underwriting, assessing risks, and driving growth. Oversee daily operations, strengthen agency relationships, and lead a team to enhance productivity an...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $310K *

Shape the future of global employment law by providing strategic counsel to HR and Talent teams. Guide regulatory compliance, develop jurisdiction-specific policies, and manage employment disputes whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in evaluating complex high-value life insurance risks, utilizing advanced expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence decisions, ensure underwriting quality, and pr...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join us to evaluate and manage underwriting risks while leading teams to achieve portfolio success. This role balances individual underwriting with team collaboration, ensuring compliance and effectiv...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $125K *

Drive profitable growth by managing a commercial lines territory, evaluating risks, and fostering agency relationships while executing strategic underwriting decisions and supporting business objectiv...

Plano, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $125K *

Optimize underwriting processes and drive profitability by evaluating and selecting commercial lines business while enhancing agency partnerships and market presence. Engage with stakeholders and prov...

Plano, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Join our team to underwrite life insurance applications, assess risks, and collaborate with experts on complex cases. You'll refine underwriting processes and foster agency relationships while setting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $266K *

Champion innovative wealth solutions by advising on product development, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated financial offerings that e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding our Environmental Impairment Liability book. Leverage your underwriting expertise to drive growth, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across departments to...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in underwriting supervision by leading a dedicated team, ensuring adherence to best practices, and optimizing risk assessments for enhanced business performance. Elevate service quality while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Underwriting Counsel do?question toggle

    Underwriting Counsel provides legal guidance to underwriting teams and business leaders, including advice on policy interpretation, coverage, regulatory requirements, risk, and underwriting practices.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Underwriting Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a law degree, an active bar license, and relevant experience in insurance, regulatory law, or commercial legal practice. Specific requirements depend on the employer and specialty.

  • Which industries hire Underwriting Counsel?question toggle

    Insurers and related organizations hire Underwriting Counsel across property and casualty, life and health, title insurance, reinsurance, specialty insurance, and financial services.

  • What types of work can Underwriting Counsel specialize in?question toggle

    Specialties may include policy drafting, coverage analysis, product development, regulatory compliance, reinsurance, and legal support for particular lines of insurance.

  • Where can I find Underwriting Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more, including legal opportunities such as Underwriting Counsel roles.