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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$120K - $165K *

Champion compliance excellence by guiding employee benefit consultants on laws affecting health and welfare plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while providing clear commu...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Lead national market expansion by building strategic relationships and driving growth in the Taft Hartley and multiemployer sectors, focusing on pension, health & welfare, and claims solutions to enha...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic government programs, managing P&L, and driving operational excellence. Oversee contract delivery, mentor staff, and foster client relationships to ensure growth a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead projects, analyze workflows, and collaborate with clients and teams to drive success. This role offers a dynamic environment where your consulting expertise and leade...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $216K *

Drive your career by leading actuarial pricing and analysis. Oversee a team to ensure sound risk assessment and financial goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support strateg...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $216K *

Drive actuarial pricing and analysis to enhance financial performance and enrollment. Lead a team of analysts, ensuring compliance and sound risk assessment while collaborating across departments to a...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$56K - $104K *

Champion quality assurance in retail insurance by conducting reviews, identifying improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to uphold high standards. Drive compliance and enhance operational e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by driving business application solutions and leading requirements elicitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and systems, ensuring alignment with business object...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $110K *

Help us manage and resolve low to moderate complexity claims, ensuring timely communication and professional service. Collaborate with various stakeholders while maintaining high standards of empathy...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $273K *

Drive the growth of actuarial consulting services, leading teams to deliver strategic solutions for Medicare and Medicaid clients while fostering strong relationships and mentoring staff in a dynamic...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the end-to-end success of our insurance propositions by managing product strategy, enhancing customer engagement, and partnering across teams to optimize the customer lifecycle, driving...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative insurance propositions, optimizing customer experiences, and driving product growth through hands-on management and cross-functional collaboration from concept to...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of exposure management by leading the design and implementation of a robust operating model, ensuring effective risk reduction and accountability across security operations and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$211K - $373K *

Innovate the consumer experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive a high-performing team to enhance onboarding and insurance purchasing while aligning with cross-functional partners to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage P&L for multiple states, driving pricing strategy and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance and profitability while presenting insights to senior...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader, driving sales and client success in litigation support services. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and achieve revenue goals in a dyna...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Execute innovative marketing strategies to enhance client relationships, drive business growth, and manage proposals. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and ensure premium growt...

Itasca, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $216K *

Champion risk adjustment initiatives by leading enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in data reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance...

Tennessee, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by managing business transactions, contracts, and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize legal processes while ensuring compliance, facilitating mergers, and en...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $155K *

Empower your career by managing complex construction defect claims, ensuring timely resolutions, and mentoring team members. Leverage your expertise to foster relationships and navigate high-stakes ne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $500K *

Take ownership of developing and maintaining broker relationships to drive wholesale and correspondent mortgage loan sales. Collaborate with brokers to ensure smooth loan processes and compliance, whi...

Orange, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $262K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transactions in corporate development and financial partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, leveraging AI to enhance l...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading assessments, mentoring teams, and enhancing practices across various risk areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and provid...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through deep customer engagement and consultative partnerships. As a key player, you'll manage complex national accounts, ensuring profitability and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.