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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$160K - $190K *

Transform the auto underwriting landscape by managing a national portfolio, driving innovative strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and collaboration with key st...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform the auto underwriting landscape by managing a national portfolio, driving innovative strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and collaboration with cross...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance for the Fund while guiding and training a team through dynamic tasks and complex regulatory requirements. Foster relationships...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Manage the preparation and distribution of financial reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading a team. Collaborate with General and Limited Partners to fulfill reporting obligations and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Support the financial operations by overseeing quarterly reports, managing capital calls, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing team leadership and training for effective performanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial oversight by managing quarterly statements, regulatory compliance, and capital distribution for Limited Partners. Lead and develop your team while ensuring accuracy in complex fina...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing financial reporting and compliance for a dynamic Fund, ensuring accurate communication with Limited Partners and General Partners, while driving team performance and deve...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing financial reporting and compliance for Limited Partners. Manage capital contributions and develop team capabilities to ensure high-performance delivery in a dynamic and r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Oversee financial reporting and compliance processes, ensuring accurate capital calls and distributions for Limited Partners while leading team training and development in a fast-paced environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Join us to develop and manage relationships with retail brokers, driving new revenue through expert underwriting and marketing in the Senior Living Casualty sector, while ensuring client satisfaction...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading a team in managing Workers Compensation claims, ensuring compliance and productivity while mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency within a dynamic servi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Lead a high-performing team of Private Client Account Managers, ensuring exceptional service and client retention for high-net-worth clients. Collaborate with leadership to drive operational excellenc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in financial oversight for MGA programs and reinsurance portfolios, ensuring sound economics and alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate across departments to evaluate risks...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cross-functional collaboration by managing complex initiatives, ensuring readiness, and driving execution visibility. Foster alignment among teams to achieve business outcomes with predictabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $170K *

Lead the Middle Market underwriting team, utilizing technical expertise in multi-line P&C insurance. Cultivate broker relationships and drive compliance through sound strategies and decision-making wh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Grow your career as a Senior Account Manager, leading client coverage analysis, mentoring peers, and fostering strong relationships with clients and carriers while managing complex accounts and ensuri...

Texarkana, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Empower clients by managing complex accounts, analyzing coverage needs, and mentoring team members. Build strong relationships with clients and carriers while providing exceptional service and leaders...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Engage clients by analyzing coverage needs, recommending solutions, and mentoring team members. Build strong relationships with clients and carriers while managing complex accounts and providing excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $137K *

Unlock your potential in Risk and Insurance Management, overseeing complex insurance policies and collaborating with global teams. Forge strategies that enhance operational efficiency and decision-mak...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth while coaching and developing new producers. Balance personal production with team leadership to enhance sales acumen and P&C expertise, contributing to...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $137K *

Elevate your career by managing new business submissions to drive profitability and growth. Collaborate with sales teams, analyze underwriting risks, and deliver exceptional customer service while men...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a key role leading project teams to execute initiatives using agile methodologies, enhancing organizational value while managing scope, cost, and stakeholder communication in a h...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $102K *

Pioneer project success by leading cross-functional teams, leveraging agile methodologies to manage moderate complexity initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals for optimal organizational...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of catastrophe modeling by leading product strategy, engaging clients, and driving cross-functional initiatives. Own the model lifecycle to ensure industry standards while influencing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective risk management throughout project execution...

Reposted 2 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.