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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$75K - $90K *

Manage client relationships and service commercial insurance accounts effectively. Develop new business while ensuring all service needs are met, contributing to departmental production goals within a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex Commercial Lines insurance accounts, providing expert support and guidance. Oversee marketing, renewals, and client negotiations while collaborating with Sales Executives and Account Re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Transform our client relationships by managing commercial accounts, analyzing coverage needs, and driving new business development. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance service delivery and contri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Join our team to manage commercial insurance accounts, ensuring seamless service and relationship building while driving new business growth and contributing to our success through expert communicatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing commercial insurance accounts, fostering client relationships, and driving new business development within a collaborative team environment focused on achieving growth...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $125K *

Develop strong relationships with agents to drive profitable growth, ensuring effective communication and support. Collaborate with underwriting teams to optimize new business submissions and enhance...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K *

Elevate your career by managing contract surety underwriting, assessing risks, and driving growth. Oversee daily operations, strengthen agency relationships, and lead a team to enhance productivity an...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $207K *

Elevate underwriting excellence by collaborating with Relationship Managers to assess credit risks, perform financial analysis, and ensure sound decision-making while fostering strong partnerships and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team to assess credit risks, perform financial analysis, and support underwriting decisions. Collaborate with Relationship Managers to ensure sound credit practices while fostering stro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $207K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with Relationship Managers to assess credit risks, perform financial analysis, and support sound underwriting decisions, ensuring a positive customer experience wh...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $207K *

Transform credit risk assessment by collaborating with Relationship Managers and executing thorough financial analyses. Drive sound underwriting decisions while fostering strong partnerships and ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $158K *

Lead the charge in managing U.S. casualty treaty reinsurance, underwriting new and renewal submissions, and optimizing portfolio performance in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams to en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to underwriting new business and renewals in Accident & Health insurance. Drive profitability through strategic decision-making and relationship-building while ensuring co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $98K *

Unlock potential by independently underwriting complex group insurance applications, guiding junior underwriters, and ensuring optimal pricing and funding methods while fostering client relationships...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Life & Health reinsurance by evaluating complex risks, building client relationships, and enhancing underwriting practices. This role offers strategic leadership opportunities whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing customer relationships through expert engagement and strategic solutions, ensuring satisfaction and driving retention for medium to large commercial accounts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Advance client relationships by managing complex accounts, ensuring exceptional service, and providing innovative insurance solutions. Collaborate with top industry talent to support clients' needs an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role in customer service, managing complex accounts and fostering relationships. Collaborate with top talent to deliver innovative insurance solutions and ensure cli...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional account management and client support, ensuring effective relationships with clients and carriers while overseeing complex property accounts and driving innov...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Lead client relationships and manage complex accounts, ensuring exceptional service and innovative solutions in the insurance sector. Collaborate with top talent to support customer needs and drive su...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Unlock potential by managing complex client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and support. Collaborate with insurance carriers and clients to deliver innovative solutions while overseeing the ent...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client service and account management. Collaborate with top industry talent to support complex property accounts, ensuring effective communication and innovat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that empowers clients through exceptional account management, underwriting, and claims services. Leverage industry expertise to foster relationships and provide innovative insurance soluti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex insurance accounts. As an Account Manager II, you'll cultivate client relationships, oversee account processes, and ensure effective communication betw...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Drive success in managing insurance accounts, delivering top-notch client service while overseeing complex risks and enhancing business growth. Collaborate with Producers and partners to ensure client...

Reposted 1 week 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.