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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$87K - $128K *

Take ownership of strategic underwriting for Contract Surety, driving business growth and profitability while fostering relationships with brokers. Leverage your expertise to make impactful decisions...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $247K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic underwriting team, driving innovation, and shaping strategic initiatives to enhance competitive advantage while fostering a culture of excellence and growth in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $156K *

Advance retail insurance sales by analyzing market trends, enhancing product visibility, and providing strategic support to stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to implement effective marketing strate...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K *

Drive effective claims management and data analytics to enhance risk operations across diverse property portfolios, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in a collaborative envi...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $125K *

Develop strong relationships with agents to drive profitable growth, ensuring effective communication and support. Collaborate with underwriting teams to optimize new business submissions and enhance...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$70K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing customer relationships through expert engagement and strategic solutions, ensuring satisfaction and driving retention for medium to large commercial accounts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Lead the charge in achieving sales targets by utilizing expert knowledge and effective tools to build client relationships, manage business renewals, and drive new business development in a dynamic in...

Framingham, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Unlock your potential in sales by driving business growth through expert client engagement, strategic use of tools, and maintaining a robust book of business for high renewal success. Join a dynamic t...

Worcester, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $194K *

Drive innovative insurance solutions as a Product Manager, leading product and pricing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure competitive, compliant offerings that meet customer needs while a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding business through independent agencies in your territory. Build relationships, drive adoption of quoting tools, and achieve production targets while providing valuable insi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial operations by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic insights and strengthen compliance while mentoring a dynamic finance te...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $100K *

Transform premium accounting operations by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements through analytics and AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service levels...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $156K *

Lead a team of Underwriters and manage daily operations while providing expertise in title insurance. Ensure adherence to underwriting standards and support real estate settlement services for optimal...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$96K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to lead pricing and underwriting functions, driving financial analysis and risk evaluation. Collaborate with supervisors and analysts to enhance pricing strategies and support clie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving new product development and enhancements in commercial property and casualty insurance. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices and ensure operational...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $214K *

Innovate underwriting strategies and technology solutions to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable capabilities that improve customer a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of finance data analysis by ensuring accuracy and usability of financial data. Collaborate with finance and data teams to enhance reporting processes and validate data integrity for i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Unlock growth by managing and underwriting a diverse portfolio of Cyber Liability and E&O coverages, ensuring compliance and profitability while fostering strong relationships with partners and broker...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by managing relationships with institutional accounts, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measurable re...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Champion strategic growth by partnering with independent insurance agencies. Drive sales, analyze market trends, and cultivate relationships to enhance performance and achieve corporate objectives in...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service by developing tailored insurance solutions, fostering strong relationships, and managing proposals and renewals in a fast-paced en...

Schaumburg, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $117K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by delivering exceptional customer experiences while conducting risk assessments and collaborating with stakeholders to drive competitive decision-making in the underwriti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of underwriting training by designing and delivering impactful programs that enhance risk assessment skills and employee engagement, while collaborating across teams to foster a cultu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   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.