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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$100K - $120K *

Drive efficiency and accuracy in document review processes by managing teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance client satisfaction and reduce costs. Collaborate with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate to lead strategic consulting engagements that enhance customer value through deep expertise in healthcare operations, data analysis, and innovative service delivery methods. Influence deci...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $104K *

Advance your career by analyzing complex credit relationships and providing insightful recommendations. Collaborate with lending teams to support sound lending decisions while mentoring new analysts a...

Bellevue, WARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at the forefront of forensic accounting by leveraging your analytical expertise to develop innovative models and decision-making tools, while collaborating closely with clients and stak...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $118K *

Transform your career by leveraging your clinical and coding expertise to defend appeals for healthcare claims. This role demands independent analysis, strong communication, and proficiency in AI tool...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $240K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering families through mortgage protection. Engage with clients, customize solutions, and leverage mentorship to thrive in a rewarding, flexible work-from-home env...

Roanoke, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $312K *

Join a dedicated team focused on helping families secure their financial future. Engage clients through personalized coverage options and meetings, while benefiting from flexible scheduling and compre...

Marietta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Lead management of an established client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery while overseeing renewals and compliance updates. Foster relationships and support strategic enhancements to f...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of endpoint management by overseeing timely delivery of equipment, ensuring operational stability, and enhancing user satisfaction through effective personnel management and technical...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation integrity across six hospitals in AZ and NV. Lead operations, enhance documentation practices, and collaborate with healthcare leaders to drive performance a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise growth within healthcare by building relationships with national and regional health plans. Own new logo acquisition and expansion, leveraging a robust support sy...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $112K *

Drive impactful financial and operational analysis to enhance performance. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior analysts, and present insights that inform strategic decisions across the organi...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $207K *

Champion the development and management of innovative Disability & Leave products, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market positioning and customer experienc...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic account management initiatives, driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth through effective relationship building and expansion strategies in a dynamic ent...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $113K *

Engage with clients as a trusted partner, driving satisfaction and growth through effective management of healthcare operations and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance service d...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $119K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales enablement and AI adoption across teams. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to translate data into actionable insights and empower change tha...

Dayton, OHRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in credit risk analysis, ensuring effective underwriting decisions and risk management across portfolios. Collaborate independently with teams while providing over...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the strategy and growth of car insurance products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and profitability while fostering a high-performin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $141K *

Champion innovative legal solutions for healthcare stakeholders, advising on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. Engage in healthcare transactions, compliance, and health data commercializ...

St. Petersburg, FLRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $125K *

Explore your potential by leading risk-based audits of critical initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, evaluate controls, and improve governance of technology-enabled transform...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $249K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance governance initiatives, managing risk assessments, and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your underwriting expertise to enhance loan processing and retention. Collaborate across departments to resolve complex scenarios and drive successful outcomes in a...

Paramus, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Engage in complex contract administration, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate contractual obligations and develop innovative solutions that support...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead health plan strategy to unlock growth, build partnerships, and influence product direction. Partner closely with executives to shape Leap's commercial model and manage a high-performing team driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.