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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$155K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading IBNR reserve analyses for P&C reinsurance lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reserving processes and reporting, utilizing advanced analytical tools a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies for RMIS solutions, translating complex product capabilities into compelling value propositions that resonate with diverse buyer audiences and d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $306K *

Lead the charge in shaping actuarial and pricing analytics strategies, driving business growth through innovative processes and expert team management while collaborating with senior leadership and ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $306K *

Engage with senior leadership to shape the vision for actuarial and pricing analytics. Lead a team of experts, drive business growth, and enhance processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in analyti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in risk management by identifying and mitigating threats to the organization's financial and operational integrity. Collaborate across divisions to implement strategies that ensure com...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to review, draft, and negotiate complex reinsurance contracts, while providing expert guidance and mentoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and contribute to...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the stability and performance of our Data Warehouse environment, bridging technical operations with business needs to deliver accurate and timely data for crit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Drive the resolution of complex Casualty claims while ensuring excellence in customer service, collaborating with teams and clients. Utilize your expertise to navigate policy intricacies and lead inve...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $185K *

Drive global new business growth by leading a dynamic sales team, creating effective processes, and ensuring consistent performance across regions. Collaborate with leadership to prioritize opportunit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth and managing client relationships. Utilize advanced marketing tools to prospect and close new business while ensuring high renewal rates through effective acco...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic sales team by driving new business development, managing renewals, and becoming an expert in your domain. Collaborate with various departments to ensure client satis...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming claims operations by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational excellence to achieve organizational goals and improve member experie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive impactful presentations and proposals. In this role, you'll enhance and coordinate client communications, ensuring clarity and compliance while utilizing advanced tools fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $100K *

Empower brokers by managing relationships and providing strategic consultation. Lead training efforts, resolve service issues, and analyze rates to enhance business growth while ensuring compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Elevate team performance by overseeing training, compliance, and strategic goals. Foster professional growth while managing multiple projects and enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environm...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in purchase accounting and financial reporting, driving technical expertise and operational insights to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $145K *

Lead the charge in financial oversight and compliance, driving initiatives for process improvement and automation while collaborating with internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy and efficie...

Laval, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance by leading initiatives in SOX compliance, financial reporting, and process automation. Collaborate with internal and external auditors while driving co...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by owning the platform's roadmap and driving customer success through collaboration with engineering and design, while navigating the complexities of a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $199K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims. This role emphasizes strategic investigation and resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes while collaborating with primary ca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of high-value home underwriting by leading a specialty practice. Drive profitability, build broker relationships, and manage a dedicated team to ensure excellence in risk evaluation a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $199K *

Drive excellence in Personal Umbrella Liability claims management, overseeing complex investigations and evaluations. Leverage your expertise to ensure optimal outcomes while adhering to best practice...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $199K *

Manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring thorough investigations and optimal outcomes. Collaborate with primary carriers and defense counsel while adhering to best practices in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $199K *

Help us manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring optimal outcomes through strategic investigation and evaluation. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $199K *

Manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring thorough investigations and optimal outcomes. Collaborate with primary carriers and defense counsel while adhering to best practices in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.