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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$90K - $110K *

Manage relationships with brokers and clients, underwrite Middle Market products, and support the growth of our innovative offerings, delivering excellent service while achieving financial performance...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $214K *

Innovate underwriting strategies and technology solutions to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable capabilities that improve customer a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to support agency relationships while mentoring and developing emerging und...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Drive actuarial strategy by owning pricing and reserving functions, ensuring sound models and rate filings for MGT's AI-native P&C carrier. Collaborate with underwriting and finance to enhance decisio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Lead actuarial strategy for pricing and reserving in a dynamic AI-driven environment. Collaborate with underwriting and finance teams to ensure sound pricing logic and reserve estimates, while buildin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Lead the charge in actuarial strategy for pricing and reserving at an AI-native commercial P&C carrier. Drive model development, rate filings, and reserve estimates while collaborating with underwriti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $186K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in Inland Marine underwriting, where you'll lead sales and underwriting processes, build strong relationships, and deliver profitable solutions in a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $186K *

Transform your career by leading Inland Marine underwriting, fostering agent relationships, and delivering profitable solutions. Leverage your expertise in risk assessment and portfolio management to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive consumer and mortgage underwriting and processing excellence by leading teams, enhancing workflows, and ensuring compliance. Foster employee development and optimize member experience through te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Discover your potential as a Sr. Property Facultative Underwriter, where you'll underwrite and manage profitable accounts, enhance market visibility, and contribute to a high-performance team dedicate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $138K *

Transform client relationships by managing complex Commercial Lines accounts, providing expert guidance, and ensuring seamless insurance solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver personalized suppo...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Champion the management of complex Commercial Lines accounts, providing expert guidance and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless client service, marketing, and renewal processes while dr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and business readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive change, manage risks, and achieve measurable outcom...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Transform complex commercial insurance risks into profitable solutions. Leverage your expertise to evaluate, underwrite, and manage a diverse portfolio while mentoring others and building strong relat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating and managing complex commercial insurance risks. Leverage your expertise to drive growth, mentor others, and build strong relationships while ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $110K *

Drive your career forward by managing complex commercial insurance risks, utilizing advanced underwriting expertise to assess and negotiate coverage terms, while mentoring junior underwriters and fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $209K *

Engage in underwriting complex professional liability risks, driving growth and excellence. Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to enhance client experiences while achieving profitability and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Drive profitable growth and underwriting excellence by managing complex professional liability risks, collaborating with brokers, and enhancing client relationships to achieve business objectives and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of finance data analysis by ensuring accuracy and usability of financial data. Collaborate with finance and data teams to enhance reporting processes and validate data integrity for i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing claims for Financial Institutions. In this role, you'll manage complex claims, collaborate with partners, and provide legal insights to enhance customer serv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Financial Institutions claims, providing expert legal guidance, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize outcomes while ensuring superior customer service...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Champion operational excellence by leading Claims transformation initiatives, enhancing customer outcomes and employee experience through strategic oversight, AI enablement, and process optimization...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Unlock potential by driving new sales and client relationships, leveraging your expertise in insurance and risk management. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, conduct needs assessments, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Unlock potential by driving new sales and client relationships, leveraging strategic insights to meet revenue goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions and enhance client satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Champion client relationships by managing employee benefits accounts, providing expert guidance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving client satisfaction and program success...

2 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.