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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$66K - $95K *

Champion your career by underwriting diverse commercial accounts, ensuring compliance and profitability while fostering strong relationships with agents and clients. Leverage your expertise in risk an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Lead the evaluation of complex specialty accounts as a Senior Commercial Underwriter. Utilize your expertise to assess risks, negotiate coverage, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders whil...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to assessing risk and extending coverage for specialty accounts. Leverage your expertise to negotiate solutions, mentor colleagues, and enhance operational efficiencies wh...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing risk in surety bond underwriting. Evaluate applications, analyze financial data, and collaborate with industry professionals to ensure profitability while maintaining s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to assessing and managing risk in surety bonds. Leverage your expertise to evaluate applications, analyze financial data, and collaborate with industry professionals to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead underwriting efforts to optimize risk analysis, pricing, and service delivery. Collaborate with the team to achieve business goals while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and maintaini...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $210K *

Transform your career by driving profitable business with enterprise clients. Leverage your underwriting expertise to manage complex accounts, mentor peers, and shape portfolio strategies while foster...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $118K *

Champion the growth of Excess Casualty accounts by underwriting new and renewal submissions, analyzing risks, and fostering strong broker relationships to drive business success and profitability...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $155K *

Join us to evaluate restaurant funding opportunities and make informed decisions. You'll oversee the underwriting process, manage risk, and collaborate with teams to refine standards, ensuring timely...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive the underwriting process by assessing insurance risks and setting premium rates for complex employer groups, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines while collaborating across departments...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Champion the evaluation of insurance risks and premium rates for complex employer groups, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines while collaborating across departments to enhance accuracy an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the assessment of insurance risks and premium rates for complex employer groups, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines while collaborating across departments to enhance reporting accur...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Transform large-scale technology projects by leading cross-functional teams. Ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals through expert project management methodologies while fostering s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Optimize underwriting processes to drive premium growth and maintain strong agency relationships. Manage new and renewal accounts while ensuring compliance with underwriting standards and achieving pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $185K *

Transform complex property underwriting by selecting risks, analyzing financial data, and cultivating broker relationships to deliver customized insurance solutions while ensuring profitability and co...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Manage and grow a book of Excess Casualty business, driving profitability through broker relationships, policy oversight, and effective underwriting strategies. Build solutions that meet client needs...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $135K *

Drive the underwriting of complex liability risks, managing a portfolio while ensuring compliance and profitability. Collaborate with brokers to develop new business and assess risk, leveraging your e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of insurance by managing a profitable portfolio, building agent relationships, and mentoring newcomers in a collaborative environment that celebrates success and drives industry-leadi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining financial underwriting by analyzing and making key merchant approval decisions. Own the risk management process and develop the strategies that will support sustainable g...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $185K *

Transform complex commercial property underwriting by independently evaluating risks, managing a profitable portfolio, and fostering strong broker relationships to drive growth and profitability acros...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital underwriting strategies, driving growth and efficiency through innovative tools and practices in a collaborative environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Champion the Digital Underwriting Strategy by leading a multi-disciplinary team to enhance growth, profitability, and efficiency through innovative technology and process improvements in underwriting...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Develop and lead a multi-disciplinary team to enhance Digital Underwriting Strategy, driving growth and efficiency through innovative tools and practices while ensuring effective stakeholder managemen...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Transform commercial underwriting by managing a diverse portfolio, assessing risks, and building strong broker relationships to drive growth and profitability while ensuring competitive pricing and co...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K - $360K *

Reimagine underwriting excellence by leading enterprise standards and governance. Drive profitable growth through consistent risk management practices while enhancing technical quality and fostering c...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.