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 - $170K *

Lead innovative risk analysis and premium production, driving collaboration across teams to enhance management and professional liability insurance products that resonate with brokers and clients alik...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $135K *

Drive impactful decisions in Small Business Administration underwriting, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Analyze credit information, structure loans, and support relationship managers while delive...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $250K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth in regional and community banks. Lead strategic initiatives, foster client relationships, and deliver innovative fintech solutions while achieving sales ex...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $91K *

Contribute to client success by managing policy applications, renewals, and coverage inquiries. Collaborate with producers to ensure timely service and maintain strong client relationships while stayi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating and pricing financial protection products while balancing risk assessment and sales growth. Collaborate to create innovative strategies and mentor junior und...

Hartford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $350K *

Lead regional underwriting excellence to drive profitable growth and enhance broker relationships. Oversee strategy, talent development, and operational performance in a dynamic, high-growth environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of claims management for Non-Profits. Lead and mentor a skilled team, providing strategic direction on complex claims while ensuring exceptional service and compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $136K *

Lead the charge in enhancing risk management services by providing expert safety training, conducting thorough underwriting surveys, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve policyholder s...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $177K *

Lead complex underwriting decisions for high-net-worth and foreign national clients. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, build relationships, and enhance processes while mentoring others in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic channel partnerships by managing relationships, driving referral growth, and executing account strategies. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and optimize pe...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $180K *

Transform complex insurance challenges into tailored solutions while leading a dynamic analytics team, driving policy enhancements, and optimizing risk management strategies for a diverse client base...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of claims management by overseeing Property loss claims, collaborating with adjusters, underwriters, and insureds to ensure effective resolution and communication...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming Finance by translating strategic priorities into actionable, technology-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance planning, reporting, and analytics, drivin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in managing complex Commercial Casualty claims. Drive superior outcomes through effective workforce management, collaboration, and innovative technology...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Lead the charge in enhancing underwriting excellence and driving growth across the Southwest Region. Oversee a dedicated team, optimize operations, and strengthen broker relationships to ensure profit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...

Asheboro, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce solutions, driving process improvements and operational excellence. Contribute hands-on to configuration, data management, and user adopti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. You'll build lasting relationships, identify upsell opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $200K *

Drive growth by developing and closing personal insurance solutions for high-net-worth clients. Leverage strong carrier relationships and dedicated support to build lasting client connections and enha...

Miami, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of construction by leading an estimating team to deliver precise, competitive bids. Drive strategy, risk assessment, and continuous improvement to ensure project success and profitabl...

British Columbia, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $195K *

Champion product strategy, drive market development, and innovate within a multi-line commercial insurance environment. Collaborate across teams as a trusted expert to enhance underwriting practices a...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $170K *

Champion strategic insights by analyzing complex business challenges, synthesizing data, and crafting compelling narratives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity and impact across the organi...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Deliver impactful project management for complex implementations, leading teams to ensure successful outcomes while cultivating valued client relationships and driving business success through effecti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for a dynamic insurance business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights, ensuring alignme...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $152K *

Drive your career forward by developing a profitable book of business while enhancing agency relationships and cross-selling insurance products for broader commercial growth and profitability...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks 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.