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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$126K - $188K *

Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $149K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team in financial analysis and underwriting, driving innovative PBM pricing strategies. Your expertise will shape key decisions, enhance client relationships, and fos...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $181K *

Champion impactful technical product strategies, driving customer and business outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to prioritize solutions, enhance platform performance, and ensure sea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing underwriting excellence through analytics and innovation. Lead a skilled group of underwriters, manage complex cases, and collaborate across teams to improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $232K *

Tackle funding strategy by managing investor relations and shaping diverse financing solutions. Lead deals through their lifecycle, optimize capital markets infrastructure, and mentor team members whi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $219K *

Shape the future of insurance data by driving innovative semantic capabilities that empower AI, analytics, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, enhance d...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of property insurance by leading a dynamic product team to uncover user needs, drive innovative solutions, and deliver impactful outcomes through agile methodologies and data-driven d...

Lehi, UTRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Drive growth by leading the strategy and P&L for a high-impact product line. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage a talented team, and make strategic decisions to enhance partner offerings and reven...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower client organizations by leading loss-control programs, conducting evaluations, and delivering impactful training sessions. Build strong relationships and drive risk management strategies to en...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial transparency by leading statutory reporting and audits. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and data integrity, while providing actionable insights to support leadership in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $201K *

Shape the future of responsible lending by leading HMDA compliance initiatives. Oversee data quality, implement oversight measures, and collaborate across teams to ensure fair lending practices while...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing complex insurance placements, negotiating optimal coverage, and fostering key relationships in the insurance marketplace. Stay informed on industry trends to delive...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $171K *

Drive the claims strategy and governance across diverse P&C programs. Lead a high-performing team, modernizing operations through data and process redesign while ensuring compliance and financial perf...

Eatontown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive agency growth by managing relationships, delivering tailored marketing strategies, and ensuring compliance. Monitor performance and enhance agent operations while expanding business and lowering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive growth and operational excellence across Financial Products. Translate strategy into actionable plans, enhance customer experiences, and foster talent development while ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping a profitable portfolio by leveraging your expertise in binding authority underwriting. Build strong agency relationships and deliver tailored solutions within a broad specia...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering tailored insurance solutions for clients. You will manage relationships, handle renewals, and lead strategic initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction in a p...

Plainview, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Transform the underwriting process by evaluating residential loans, ensuring compliance with FHA and LBF guidelines. Collaborate with teams to secure documentation and make timely decisions while main...

Paramus, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at the forefront of forensic accounting by leveraging your analytical expertise to develop innovative models and decision-making tools, while collaborating closely with clients and stak...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading claims operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving process improvements and team development. Collaborate across functions to meet client com...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of complex, high-impact products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align investments with business objectives. Drive customer-centric innovation while mentor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $351K *

Engage with high-value law firms to drive strategic sales growth. Leverage AI solutions and consultative techniques to cultivate executive relationships and close complex deals, contributing to long-t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.