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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$80K - $95K *

Transform the commercial lines underwriting landscape by driving financial performance, managing risk, and building strong relationships with agents and clients in the technology sector. Collaborate w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $102K *

Transform underwriting processes by designing solutions that enhance efficiency and drive business development. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and improve system functionalities, ensurin...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in financial services. Drive growth through recruitment, mentorship, and performance coaching while maintaining your own production. Shape a culture of excel...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $189K *

Lead the charge in guiding the Aging Services Retail portfolio, driving growth and team development while collaborating with senior management to enhance business performance and strategic initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on underwriting and cultivating broker relationships to drive profitable E&S casualty business while collaborating across teams to achieve growth and op...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $159K *

Elevate compliance and data integrity by leading regulatory and statistical reporting efforts. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate submissions to insurance bureaus, while mentori...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $159K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading regulatory and statistical reporting efforts, ensuring compliance and data quality across all commercial insurance lines while collaborating with cro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding our Environmental Impairment Liability book. Leverage your underwriting expertise to drive growth, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across departments to...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $189K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Aging Services Retail portfolio by driving growth, mentoring underwriters, and collaborating with senior management to enhance business performance and strategic initiat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of U.S. E&S Property underwriting by driving high-volume production and strengthening broker relationships. Collaborate in developing a cutting-edge underwriting platform to deliver p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $178K *

Drive excellence in underwriting by analyzing complex disability risks, collaborating with clients, and achieving profitability goals. Contribute to innovation and professional development while deliv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional leadership as you guide a remote team of claims adjusters, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality customer service across Montana and Southern Idaho. Drive performance, m...

Montana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead a high-performing claims team, driving operational excellence across multiple lines of business. Utilize technology and analytics to enhance efficiency, maintain compliance, and foster strong cli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Transform the Builders Risk landscape by leading strategic initiatives, developing innovative underwriting frameworks, and fostering collaboration across sectors to drive growth in the construction in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable SaaS solutions by managing multiple engineering teams, driving performance, and aligning technical outcomes with customer objectives to enhance operational excel...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$60K - $125K *

Champion growth in a dynamic territory as you evaluate risk, foster relationships, and drive profitable underwriting decisions. Collaborate strategically to enhance agency engagement and market presen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $125K *

Drive profitable growth by managing a commercial lines territory, evaluating risks, and fostering agency relationships while executing strategic underwriting decisions and supporting business objectiv...

Plano, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $124K *

Oversee the IT Services Portfolio by defining strategy, governance, and value realization, enhancing operational efficiency and driving transformation initiatives to deliver measurable customer outcom...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $124K *

Transform the IT Services Portfolio by owning its strategy, governance, and value realization. Lead high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency, customer value, and sustainable business...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $124K *

Transform the IT Services Portfolio by owning strategy, governance, and value realization. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and measurable customer outcomes while driving product m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the IT Services Portfolio strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Drive transformation initiatives that deliver measurable results, enhance custo...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the E&S property underwriting landscape by leveraging 7+ years of expertise to mentor teams, manage profitable portfolios, and drive strategic collaboration across divisions while maintainin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Reimagine client interaction as a Product Manager leading AI-driven initiatives. Manage product roadmaps, enhance client relationships, and drive innovation in a dynamic business. Shape strategies tha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform the client experience as a Product Manager, leading product roadmap efforts and enhancing alternatives solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive feedback and implement initiatives that alig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.