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 - $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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$72K - $121K *

Join a team dedicated to complex analyses and innovative actuarial solutions. You'll lead projects, enhance pricing frameworks, and mentor junior staff while driving strategic decisions to support org...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion excellence by overseeing multiple office locations, ensuring top-tier performance, compliance, and customer service while driving sales growth and developing team talent across the region...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing claims team, overseeing high-severity litigated commercial general liability claims. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic direction, operation...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in complex claims management, enhancing operational excellence and driving strategic solutions for litigated claims in the commercial general liability do...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead high-quality loan proposals by leveraging analytical skills and business acumen. Collaborate with internal partners to ensure compliance and develop innovative solutions for clients while mentori...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $134K *

Transform claims operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes to drive efficiency and performance while achieving departmental goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Elevate sales performance by driving new business and managing client relationships. Utilize strategic marketing tools to achieve and exceed sales targets while collaborating with Client Service to op...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Accelerate your sales career by driving business growth, mastering insurance products, and leveraging strategies to maintain high client retention and satisfaction. Collaborate closely with client ser...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Lead the charge in achieving sales targets by utilizing expert knowledge and effective tools to build client relationships, manage business renewals, and drive new business development in a dynamic in...

Framingham, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Elevate your sales expertise by mastering client relationships and driving new business growth through strategic outreach and collaboration. Achieve targets while managing account renewals for sustain...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Unlock your potential in sales by driving business growth through expert client engagement, strategic use of tools, and maintaining a robust book of business for high renewal success. Join a dynamic t...

Worcester, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $194K *

Drive innovative insurance solutions as a Product Manager, leading product and pricing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure competitive, compliant offerings that meet customer needs while a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $99K *

Empower your future with a dynamic role in risk assessment and pricing. Collaborate closely with agency partners to enhance relationships and improve underwriting processes, while achieving key servic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding business through independent agencies in your territory. Build relationships, drive adoption of quoting tools, and achieve production targets while providing valuable insi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to underwriting excellence across diverse business lines. Leverage your expertise to assess risks, enhance guidelines, and ensure compliance while fostering strong communi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive underwriting excellence by evaluating and managing commercial risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support business growth and profitability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $135K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in mortgage underwriting, analyzing loan files for compliance, training new underwriters, and ensuring high-quality lending outcomes with efficient turnaroun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial operations by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic insights and strengthen compliance while mentoring a dynamic finance te...

United StatesRemote

6 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.