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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$109K - $135K *

Champion the integrity of underwriting by conducting real-time audits, ensuring compliance with company standards, and providing actionable insights to enhance risk assessment processes. Collaborate w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize market strategies by leveraging product expertise to drive revenue growth, enhancing sales readiness, and aligning cross-functional teams for cohesive communication in the insurance tech land...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading change initiatives and driving project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project integrity and readiness while guiding stakeholders through...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $144K *

Champion growth by leading a dynamic underwriting team to achieve financial and operational success. Leverage your expertise to analyze risks, coach team members, and cultivate relationships, all whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading underwriting operations, developing talent, and fostering relationships to drive profitability and support strategic goals in a hybrid environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Drive client satisfaction by managing and servicing personal insurance accounts. Utilize your expertise to maintain relationships, advise clients, and ensure comprehensive coverage while supporting bu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing and servicing private client accounts, providing expert advice, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance client relationships and dri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Shape the future of client relationships by managing and servicing accounts, providing expert advice, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving business growth and retention in a dynamic insuranc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Partner with us to develop and service private client accounts, providing expert advice and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring exceptional customer service and attention to detail...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's pioneering product development in commercial property and casualty insurance. Drive innovation, enhance existing products, and collaborate across departments to ensure operational e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving new product development and enhancements in commercial property and casualty insurance. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices and ensure operational...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a team to deliver data solutions for Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk. Drive compliance with Basel III regulations while enhancing data integrity and operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions for Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk, ensuring compliance with Basel III regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $200K *

Champion the underwriting of complex Cyber and Tech E&O accounts, leveraging your expertise to drive profitability and mentor junior underwriters while fostering strong broker relationships and collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Transform the construction claims landscape by evaluating, investigating, and resolving claims efficiently. Collaborate with insureds, brokers, and legal teams to ensure fair outcomes while maintainin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Shape the future of construction claims management by evaluating, investigating, and resolving complex claims. Collaborate with insureds, brokers, and legal teams to ensure fair and efficient outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Transform construction claims management by evaluating, investigating, and resolving claims efficiently. Collaborate with insureds, brokers, and legal teams to ensure fair outcomes while maintaining h...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Explore a pivotal role in managing construction claims, ensuring effective evaluation and resolution while collaborating with various stakeholders. Bring your analytical skills and attention to detail...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Champion the resolution of construction claims by leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge. Collaborate with insureds, brokers, and legal teams to ensure fair and efficient claims processin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team in evaluating and resolving construction claims, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drive process improvements and deliver e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Lead the evaluation and resolution of construction claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while driving process improvements and maintaining high standards of cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in evaluating and resolving construction claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Drive effective evaluation and resolution of construction claims, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with insureds, brokers, and legal teams to manage claims proactively while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $109K *

Discover the opportunity to underwrite Commercial Specialty Auto accounts, balancing risk evaluation and pricing while fostering strong relationships with agents. Contribute to our profitable growth a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $109K *

Contribute to underwriting Commercial Specialty Auto accounts by evaluating risks, pricing effectively, and building relationships with agents and brokers to ensure profitability and customer satisfac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.