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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$176K - $227K *

Lead underwriting strategy and execution for national partners, ensuring profitability and growth. Manage teams, foster relationships, and align practices with corporate objectives while driving perfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive client satisfaction by cultivating relationships with lenders, overseeing account management, and identifying new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless servi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Transform complex commercial casualty claims management by leveraging your expertise in construction-related exposures and litigation. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $177K *

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Maywood, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $92K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $290K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

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$90K - $110K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $111K *

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$80K - $95K *

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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.