Underwriting Manager Jobs

Explore Underwriting Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Underwriting managers lead teams that evaluate applications, assess risk, and make sound decisions across insurance, mortgage, commercial lending, and other financial services. Browse roles that match your leadership experience, industry expertise, and career goals.

What Does an Underwriting Manager Do?

Underwriting managers oversee the review of applications and risks, set or apply underwriting guidelines, and help ensure decisions are consistent, well documented, and aligned with business objectives. They may coach underwriters, monitor team performance, resolve complex cases, and work with sales, claims, compliance, credit, or operations teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in underwriting within the relevant industry, strong people-management and decision-making skills, and the ability to interpret financial, medical, property, or other risk information. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, underwriting systems, portfolio analysis, and process improvement can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and specialty.

Underwriting Manager Career Paths

Underwriting managers work in areas such as property and casualty, life and health insurance, mortgage lending, commercial credit, and specialty finance. With experience, professionals may advance to senior underwriting leadership, director or vice president roles, portfolio management, risk management, or broader operational leadership.

Find Underwriting Manager Jobs Paying $100K or More

Search Ladders for Underwriting Manager opportunities that meet your experience and compensation goals. Review role requirements, compare employers and specialties, and identify positions where you can lead teams while strengthening risk decisions and business outcomes.

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$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$67K - $182K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic direction for a high-performing underwriting team, ensuring quality Medicare underwriting services that support profitable growth and bu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes that align with business ob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$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

$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

$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

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of marine underwriting by assessing risks, negotiating policies, and mentoring junior underwriters to ensure profitability and compliance while delivering excepti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive statutory financial reporting and audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and support leadership in understanding perf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $135K *

Champion the underwriting process for high-net-worth clients by assessing risks, fostering relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Help deliver exceptional service and innovati...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $160K *

Champion profitable growth by managing E&S commercial property and casualty underwriting. Leverage strong technical skills and relationships to assess risks, deliver competitive quotes, and optimize p...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$139K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic product development for a diverse insurance portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance performance and achieve revenue targets throughout the product li...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage as a Senior Production Underwriter, driving profitable growth through strategic underwriting, relationship management, and agent engagement across your book of business while ensuring alignment...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 month 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

$94K - $164K *

Empower your career by managing a profitable middle-market construction book. Leverage your E&S underwriting expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and drive growth with minimal sup...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Join a team that inspires growth and excellence in Life Underwriting, leading a high-performing group to deliver exceptional service, elegant risk assessment, and superior client experiences while nav...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leveraging your underwriting expertise to mentor others, handle complex inquiries, and drive process improvements in personal lines insurance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $127K *

Drive the analysis of underwriting data to maintain a profitable Excess business. Collaborate with teams and manage broker relationships while enhancing your underwriting expertise through training an...

Morristown, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance our business strategy by leading the analysis and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to streamline processes, derive insights, and drive efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Advance underwriting excellence by evaluating and pricing risk for self-funded health plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure profitability and competitive positioning while mentoring...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Underwriting Manager do?question toggle

    An Underwriting Manager leads underwriting professionals and oversees how applications and risks are evaluated. Responsibilities often include setting or applying guidelines, reviewing complex cases, ensuring consistent decisions, monitoring performance, and collaborating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are typically required for an Underwriting Manager job?question toggle

    Requirements vary by industry, but employers often look for relevant underwriting experience, leadership skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of applicable guidelines and regulations. Some roles may prefer a degree, professional credentials, or expertise in a specific underwriting specialty.

  • Which industries hire Underwriting Managers?question toggle

    Underwriting Managers work in insurance, mortgage lending, commercial banking, credit, and specialty finance. The precise responsibilities and technical knowledge required depend on the employer and type of risk being assessed.

  • How much do Underwriting Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on industry, location, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it a resource for candidates seeking higher-paying Underwriting Manager opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow an Underwriting Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced managers may move into senior underwriting leadership, director or vice president positions, risk or portfolio management, or broader business and operations leadership.