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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$104K - $175K *

Transform the claims landscape by leading a high-performing team to enhance operational excellence, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $175K *

Transform the claims experience by leading a high-performing team to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service while driving strategic initiatives and fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $175K *

Empower a high-performing team to drive operational excellence in claims management, ensuring compliance and exceptional customer experiences while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the marketing of client accounts to carriers, driving analytics and negotiations. Collaborate with sales teams to finalize proposals and onboarding, while maintaining expertise in insurance m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by marketing new accounts to carriers, supporting sales associates, and executing onboarding processes. Leverage your expertise in commercial lines insurance to negotiat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on marketing client accounts, negotiating with carriers, and supporting sales associates in the commercial lines insurance sector. Collaborate to enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing insurance data standards and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges while supporting customers in statistical...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic Underwriting Team, ensuring productivity and quality control while collaborating with multiple departments to resolve complex issues and improve processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Champion strategic growth by leading innovative research initiatives in Corporate Underwriting. Drive cross-functional collaboration, assess market opportunities, and influence key business decisions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth by identifying and closing opportunities within a diverse account territory. Leverage consultative selling skills to build lasting relationships and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Drive innovation and strategic growth by leading research initiatives in Corporate Underwriting. Collaborate across teams to assess market opportunities, influence key decisions, and develop high-perf...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in Corporate Underwriting. Drive innovation, assess market opportunities, and collaborate across teams to influence key business decisions while foste...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Drive strategic growth by leading research and development initiatives in Corporate Underwriting. Collaborate across teams to assess market opportunities, influence key decisions, and foster a high-pe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-departmental transformation initiatives, optimizing financial reporting and shareholder insights through data aggregation and process improvements while collaborating with Finance and Accou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Analyze and enhance financial reporting processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead the integration of data aggregation efforts and drive optimization initiatives to ensure alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to drive efficiency and optimize financial reporting while managing cross-departmental relationships. Leverage data aggregation insights and enhance business operations, ultimately support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform financial reporting by optimizing processes, collaborating with diverse teams, and deeply understanding data flow in a dynamic environment, ensuring alignment and efficiency across accountin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of underwriting training by designing and delivering impactful programs that enhance risk assessment skills and employee engagement, while collaborating across teams to foster a cultu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the underwriting of complex construction projects, engaging with brokers and clients to evaluate risks, structure deals, and make informed pricing decisions while managing portfolios and fosterin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing advanced pricing and analysis. Lead underwriting teams, manage client projects, and enhance strategic goals while fostering external partnerships an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing underwriting teams to drive growth and profitability in assigned territories. Foster agency relationships, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance while achie...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing underwriting teams to drive growth and profitability in your territory. Collaborate with agents, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance while fostering stron...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic underwriting team to drive growth, retention, and profitability in the Excess & Surplus lines sector. Foster agency relationships, implement strategic initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial insurance by setting strategic direction to ensure the long-term success and viability of our MGU. Collaborate across departments and lead initiativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Transform the underwriting landscape by leading a team of disability underwriters, fostering talent development, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while navigating regulatory challenges and dr...

3 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.