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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$100K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you manage a $10M insurance book, cultivate relationships, and implement growth strategies in the dynamic Natural Resources sector, driving performance and profitability throu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $210K *

Unlock potential by managing complex Ocean Marine Cargo underwriting, evaluating risks, and developing strategies for growth. Collaborate with brokers to enhance portfolio and support logistics capabi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower product innovation by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, prioritize solutions, and drive measurable outcomes in chemical and workp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead product initiatives by transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions, collaborating across teams to prioritize and deliver impactful outcomes in chemical and workplace safety, while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex challenges into innovative product solutions. You'll lead initiatives in Chemical & Workplace Safety, collaborating across functions to drive measu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $200K *

Champion innovative insurance solutions as you manage complex construction accounts, driving profitable growth and building strong broker relationships. Leverage your underwriting expertise to evaluat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $242K *

Lead the charge in underwriting excellence for National Accounts Property, driving profitability and strategic growth across a national portfolio while managing a high-performing team and collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $242K *

Shape underwriting excellence by leading a team focused on National Accounts Property. Drive profitability and business development while implementing strategic objectives and collaborating across dep...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $182K *

Transform your underwriting career by managing diverse portfolios, leveraging advanced tools, and driving profitable growth through strategic relationships and expert risk assessment in a collaborativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $175K *

Drive profitable growth by underwriting complex commercial property risks, managing broker relationships, and mentoring team members. Contribute to regional strategy and market development while ensur...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in high-quality credit decision-making while optimizing underwriting processes, documenting decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and establis...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $246K *

Engage with us to drive strategic property treaty underwriting, leveraging your expertise to shape high-impact reinsurance strategies and collaborate across teams, ensuring risk quality and long-term...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Empower a high-performing underwriting team to drive profitable growth across diverse commercial risks. Leverage analytical expertise and strategic relationships to enhance portfolio management and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $91K *

Join a team that's redefining the insurance landscape by delivering innovative underwriting solutions across various specialties. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance your skills while shaping...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of Risk Services Professionals, driving strategic goals and enhancing client experiences while fostering a positive culture and ensuring operational excellen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Advance success by leading a team of underwriters and analysts, ensuring compliance with risk management policies while enhancing mortgage lending processes and team performance through effective coac...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the underwriting team by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing mortgage lending processes while fostering collaboration across departments to achieve departmental goals and m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by leading a team of underwriters and analysts, ensuring compliance and quality in mortgage lending. Drive operational success through coaching, trend analysis, and collaboration a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive success by leading a team of underwriters and analysts, ensuring compliance with risk management policies while enhancing mortgage lending processes and team performance through coaching and dev...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and lead a team of underwriters and appraisal analysts to ensure compliance with risk parameters, enhance mortgage lending processes, and drive operational excellence through coaching and devel...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $130K *

Champion the underwriting process by developing pricing strategies, managing relationships, and identifying growth opportunities in Property & Casualty lines. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $260K *

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to optimize underwriting processes, enhance team performance, and achieve profitability goals within the property segment, while ensuring co...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $260K *

Transform the property segment by managing portfolios, developing strategies, and leading a team to achieve profit and revenue goals while ensuring compliance and quality in underwriting processes...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $260K *

Shape the future of our property segment by managing portfolios, developing strategies, and leading a team to achieve profit and revenue goals while ensuring compliance and quality in underwriting pro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.