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 *

Lead the charge in risk management by consulting with clients, assessing exposures, and mentoring new consultants. Enjoy a flexible work schedule while making a significant impact in safety and insura...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $163K *

Transform risk management practices by leading assurance activities, collaborating across teams, and standardizing processes to enhance compliance with global information risk standards while deliveri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $167K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced quantitative and actuarial expertise to manage risk and return of assets and liabilities. Design and enhance models and tools to optimize financial outcomes and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $167K *

Drive advanced quantitative modeling and risk management strategies to optimize asset and liability performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and strengthen financial outco...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in disability underwriting to drive growth and innovation, enhance market leadership, and collaborate with clients and teams on strategic initiatives to improv...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating mortgage applications, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and making informed decisions on loan approvals or denials while maintaining high standards of ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $194K *

Join us to manage a profitable E&S Commercial Auto portfolio, underwrite complex risks, and build strong broker relationships across the Southeast Region while driving growth and brand awareness...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of Environmental Casualty products by collaborating with Underwriters and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic underwriting decisions and enhance market presence through expert g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving the growth of Environmental Casualty products through strategic engagement with stakeholders. Leverage your extensive underwriting expertise to manage complex referrals and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in Environmental Casualty products through collaboration with key stakeholders and managing complex underwriting processes to enhance profitability and market pre...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Environmental Casualty landscape by managing complex underwriting processes, enhancing product guidelines, and fostering key stakeholder relationships within a dynamic team environment t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Environmental Casualty products by engaging with key stakeholders. Leverage your underwriting expertise and management experience to drive growth, develop guidelines, and strengthe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in Environmental Casualty products through strategic engagement with Underwriters and key stakeholders, managing complex referrals, and providing expert guidance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Analyze risk factors and make informed underwriting decisions for home equity investments. Collaborate with processing teams and homeowners to ensure clarity and compliance throughout the approval pro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to lead pricing and underwriting functions, driving financial analysis and risk evaluation. Collaborate with supervisors and analysts to enhance pricing strategies and support clie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Transform the claims landscape by leading training and development initiatives for claims professionals, enhancing their skills in coverage analysis, file management, and litigation strategies to ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Develop and oversee comprehensive claims training programs, enhancing coverage analysis and file management skills for Claims Professionals. Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment with best prac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing and delivering technical claims training, enhancing coverage analysis skills, and ensuring compliance with best practices across the US Claims organization. Drive pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Empower the Claims organization by leading training and development initiatives. Drive strategic coverage analysis and enhance claims management skills through innovative learning programs for profess...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a team of Commercial Account Analysts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and adherence to KPIs while fostering collaboration and strategic growth within a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative claims management by leading teams, enhancing performance, and driving strategic initiatives. Foster collaboration and accountability while ensuring efficient claims handling and ex...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading sales enablement initiatives through innovative product management. Drive the design and integration of enterprise systems, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sales...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Join our dynamic underwriting team to manage a profitable portfolio in the innovation economy. Leverage your expertise in Life Sciences and emerging sectors to drive growth, profitability, and strong...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Advance your career as a Senior Underwriter, driving growth and profitability in the innovation economy. Leverage your expertise in Life Sciences and collaborate with a dynamic team to manage complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Help us drive growth and profitability as a Senior Underwriter, managing a diverse portfolio in the innovation economy. Leverage your expertise in Life Sciences and collaborate with brokers to evaluat...

3 weeks 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.