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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$150K - $180K *

Pioneer AI solutions in insurance and retirement by leading presales engagements, architecting tailored demos, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a high-impact team as a Retirement Sales Activation Manager, optimizing processes and driving exceptional customer experiences. You will lead, coach, and inspire sales activation specialists whil...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $175K *

Shape the future of risk management by providing insights and expertise across P&C businesses. Influence strategic decisions and enhance risk frameworks while collaborating with leadership to ensure s...

Nebraska, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing inventory compliance and reconciliation processes. Oversee technical support, data validation, and reporting solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure acc...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate your career by managing our enterprise drone program. Lead operational governance, compliance, and fleet management, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving innovation in...

Jericho, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $186K *

Transform the KYC landscape by leading high-risk reviews and compliance initiatives. Oversee a dynamic team, ensuring effective AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC strategies while fostering talent and managing co...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex underwriting projects for national clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop strategies and ensure compliance in the evolving leave industry, while mentori...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth by acquiring new business and managing key accounts, leveraging relationship-building, lead generation, and strategic selling in a fast-paced environment to redefine contractor ri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Lead the strategy for channel sales in North America, focusing on partner relationships to drive revenue growth and expand market presence. Collaborate with sales teams to execute plans that support e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and driving market development, while serving as a trusted underwriting expert to enhance consistency and innovate processes across multi-line products, fac...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Join us to drive client relationships and business growth, managing complex accounts while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic account plans and lead new bu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower clinicians and operations teams by optimizing technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance EMR workflows, streamline processes, and improve patient care outcomes wh...

Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading pricing strategy for complex global IT services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop competitive, value-driven pricing that maximizes profitability and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Oversee strategic application of data science in insurance pricing and underwriting, managing a high-performing team to drive actionable insights and business outcomes. Champion innovation in modeling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $120K *

Elevate client success by driving adoption and optimizing claims operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value and enhance customer outcomes in the insurance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance corporate security initiatives by leading physical security projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety across multi-unit locations, while supervising a dedicated security tea...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $130K *

Help us transform the commercial real estate experience by providing expert underwriting support and guidance, ensuring compliance with standards while empowering teams to deliver innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $147K *

Explore opportunities to enhance investment advisory solutions by managing and optimizing the product shelf. Collaborate with advisors and stakeholders to ensure competitive offerings that meet client...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $92K *

Manage a portfolio of claims, conducting investigations and negotiating settlements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues and maintain acc...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Empower your career with a senior finance leadership role, driving strategic financial planning and operational excellence as our organization scales its impact globally, fostering a culture of analyt...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform risk management strategies by leading initiatives that enhance safety and mitigate loss across facilities. Collaborate with senior leadership to address complex risk exposures and drive cont...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex institutional partnerships, driving customer success and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance account growth, manage contracts, and optimize platform implemen...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.