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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$120K - $224K *

Pioneer innovative insurance solutions by analyzing complex risks and underwriting programs. Collaborate with partners to develop strategies, mentor teams, and drive profitable growth while ensuring c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Provide oversight for insurance accounting and reporting, driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and accura...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales strategies by driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Lead consultative sales efforts across diverse accounts, ensuring tailored solutions meet customer needs...

Jersey City, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Lead the charge in expanding and underwriting a profitable Surety portfolio across the Central Region. Collaborate with brokers and leverage expertise to enhance market presence while ensuring adheren...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $113K *

Unlock the potential of reinsurance accounting by ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, maintain compliance, and support financial int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical risk management efforts, leveraging advanced nursing expertise to assess complex medical data, mentor team members, and drive strategic underwriting decisions in a...

Morristown, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Drive your career with a strategic role in Product Operations, partnering with leaders to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and leve...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $145K *

Deliver exceptional underwriting expertise by independently evaluating complex Commercial Casualty risks, with a focus on Commercial Auto, General Liability, and Excess Liability to drive informed dec...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your underwriting expertise to assess complex mortality risks. Collaborate with industry professionals, enhance underwriting practices, and maintain strong relationsh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize next-gen risk assessment by utilizing AI and data analytics to modernize underwriting and effectively manage a diverse Habitational and LRO business portfolio. Grow your career through mentor...

Sacramento, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our financial reporting function by leading compliance, ensuring accurate statements, and mentoring a skilled team. Drive technical accounting excellence and support executive d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$73K - $89K *

Drive the management of complex Life insurance claims, ensuring compliance and accuracy while mentoring team members. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes and deliver empathetic support t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $171K *

Transform the Occupational Risk Claims Program through strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering a high-performing team to drive program success...

Eatontown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $146K *

Partner with us to deliver thoughtful underwriting decisions and build trusted relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and contribute to a collaborative environment that drives inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building relationships and driving mortgage sales through strategic partnerships with elite brokers in a remote setting. Enhance your expertise while pr...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic mortgage sales initiatives by building strong relationships with brokers, educating them on product offerings, and promoting integrated Bank solutions to enhance business growth and ope...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with business leaders to develop a profitable commercial insurance book. Leverage relationships and resources to create new opportunities, expand client accounts, and establish yourself as a tr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Elevate member engagement by providing expert education and support in commercial insurance, facilitating risk management solutions, and fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients across...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $155K *

Drive optimization and automation in claims processes, ensuring scalable growth and operational excellence through technology and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop teams while collaborating across...

Morristown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $120K *

Elevate compliance and product efficiency in Workers' Compensation by managing regulatory filings, implementing bureau changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational succe...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $204K *

Champion strategic financial planning and analysis, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and insights. Lead a high-performing team, enhance reporting capabilities, and support executive decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Accelerate digital underwriting innovation in life insurance by leading strategy, automation, and AI initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $290K *

Drive strategic direction and oversee a high-performing team in commercial underwriting. Leverage deep industry insights to enhance product offerings and achieve profitability across multiple lines, i...

Ohio, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to shape product strategy, drive growth, and enhance customer value through data-driven insights and innovative solutions across the full product lif...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.