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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$144K - $190K *

Transform the Disability Underwriting landscape by leading a team of experts, enhancing workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring exceptional service delivery and com...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic relationships and delivering tailored HR solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service delivery and drive client satisfaction through proa...

Iselin, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic relationships and delivering tailored HR solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service delivery and drive client satisfaction, ensuring al...

Beverly Hills, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining the Umbrella line of business by overseeing P&L, driving innovative strategies, and collaborating across departments to achieve profitable growth and enhance customer sat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Advance your career by driving sales success and managing client accounts. Utilize expert knowledge and collaboration to engage clients, analyze business renewals, and meet sales goals while leveragin...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

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

Lansing, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cross-functional collaboration by managing complex initiatives, ensuring readiness, and driving execution visibility. Foster alignment among teams to achieve business outcomes with predictabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Grow your career as a Senior Account Manager, leading client coverage analysis, mentoring peers, and fostering strong relationships with clients and carriers while managing complex accounts and ensuri...

Texarkana, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Take ownership of complex mortgage loan evaluations, ensuring compliance with guidelines while assessing borrower risk. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to facilitate loan approvals and mai...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $155K *

Lead strategic initiatives in commercial lines product management, optimizing profitability and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and mentor others, ensur...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the evaluation of multifamily investment opportunities through advanced financial modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment. Leverage AI and data tools to enhance underwriting efficiency...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join us to evaluate and manage underwriting risks while leading teams to achieve portfolio success. This role balances individual underwriting with team collaboration, ensuring compliance and effectiv...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $160K *

Lead the charge in underwriting E&S commercial property and casualty accounts. Manage risk assessments, develop competitive quotes, and collaborate with carriers to optimize profitability while achiev...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to review, draft, and negotiate complex reinsurance contracts, while providing expert guidance and mentoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and contribute to...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in P&C insurance by owning the product roadmap for policy administration and commercial underwriting, integrating AI capabilities to enhance decision-making and streamline...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $259K *

Innovate the future of underwriting by leading strategic initiatives, mentoring talent, and driving excellence in complex risk evaluation. Collaborate across departments to enhance profitability and m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career with a remote role leading a claims team. Oversee investigations, manage workloads, and drive success while ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering team developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $175K *

Elevate our Workers’ Compensation product strategy through regulatory compliance, effective team management, and system alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement state strategies and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Lead the operations of a Special Investigations Unit, managing a team of investigators to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Drive compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape strategies...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $269K *

Transform the specialty insurance landscape by leading a dynamic team in managing and growing a regional Excess portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance broker relationships, and achieve financ...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Join our team to underwrite life insurance applications, assess risks, and collaborate with experts on complex cases. You'll refine underwriting processes and foster agency relationships while setting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Engage with clients to understand their business needs and risk management strategies. Drive revenue growth by coordinating coverage, servicing accounts, and ensuring high-quality client interactions...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $243K *

Transform the underwriting landscape by leading a dedicated team in complex decision-making. Collaborate to enhance relationships and ensure service excellence, driving consistent, high-touch experien...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate product innovation in the insurance sector by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new offerings, enhance existing products, and drive market growth while ensuring c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead investment accounting and reporting efforts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance financial processes and drive improvements in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.