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 - $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

$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

$90K - $110K *

Drive excellence in residential mortgage underwriting by evaluating complex files, shaping guidelines, and collaborating with brokers to achieve sound credit decisions while adapting to market trends...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the claims process by leading a high-performing team in managing complex commercial property claims. Drive strategic improvements, develop talent, and ensure compliance to deliver exceptional...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Empower client success by managing employee benefits accounts, providing expert guidance, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients and carriers to deliver tailored solutions and drive satisfa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Unlock growth by managing and underwriting a diverse portfolio of Cyber Liability and E&O coverages, ensuring compliance and profitability while fostering strong relationships with partners and broker...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by managing relationships with institutional accounts, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measurable re...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $172K *

Unlock potential by driving profitable growth through complex underwriting, building strong broker relationships, and analyzing multi-line accounts to achieve financial objectives while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing complex D&O claims, ensuring effective resolution and stakeholder communication while overseeing high-exposure Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability claims with a fo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform complex claims management by leading high-severity D&O and EPL claims. Leverage your expertise to navigate stakeholder needs, drive strategic decisions, and ensure optimal outcomes in a coll...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage high-severity D&O claims, leveraging your expertise in complex insurance litigation. Collaborate with top industry talent while driving strategic outcomes and enhanci...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Drive impactful environmental solutions as an AVP Underwriter. Collaborate with agents and brokers to underwrite pollution and casualty accounts, enhancing profitable growth and portfolio performance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Manage and oversee the underwriting of Environmental Pollution and Casualty accounts while driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships and risk analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Analyze and resolve Financial Institutions claims while collaborating with internal teams. Drive superior customer service and optimize claim outcomes through effective communication and strategic ini...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Advance your career by managing Financial Institutions claims, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with internal partners to optimize outcomes. Deliver exceptional customer service w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Join our Financial Lines Claims team to manage and resolve Financial Institutions claims, providing legal insights and optimizing outcomes while collaborating with internal partners and enhancing cust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Drive impactful outcomes as you manage and resolve Financial Institutions claims, collaborating with internal partners to optimize results and provide expert legal guidance while ensuring superior cus...

1 week 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.