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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$68K - $96K *

Join a team that's focused on profitable growth through effective underwriting. Collaborate with sales and agency partners while managing a territory. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance decision...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Executive Underwriter, leading complex Excess Casualty projects while driving business growth through innovative underwriting strategies and strong broker relationships...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $126K *

Drive the success of our Real Estate Investments team by managing commercial real estate loan portfolios, analyzing performance, and ensuring optimal recovery for investors while maintaining strong bo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $269K *

Transform the specialty insurance landscape by leading a dynamic team in managing and growing a regional Excess portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance broker relationships, and achieve financ...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $99K *

Inspire a high-performing team of Internal Sales Specialists to enhance life insurance and annuity sales. Drive coaching, development, and process improvements while fostering strong relationships wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives by leading a team to deliver integrated projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, managing budgets, and driving accountability across the organization for measur...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Join our team to underwrite life insurance applications, assess risks, and collaborate with experts on complex cases. You'll refine underwriting processes and foster agency relationships while setting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Champion client success by providing comprehensive support, conducting market analysis, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with Client Executives to manage renewals, endorsements, and policy reviews...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $135K *

Elevate your career by evaluating and managing small to middle market risks. Collaborate with agents to build relationships, drive new business, and ensure profitability while adhering to underwriting...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Shape client relationships by understanding their business needs and risk strategies. Drive revenue growth through effective insurance solutions, policy evaluations, and proactive client service, ensu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Engage with clients to understand their business needs and risk management strategies. Drive revenue growth by coordinating coverage, servicing accounts, and ensuring high-quality client interactions...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that manages client accounts under $20,000, providing tailored insurance solutions, overseeing renewals, and ensuring exceptional service while collaborating with clients and carriers to m...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technology initiatives, ensuring efficient operations and project success. Oversee diverse IT projects, manage resources, and drive strategic objectives while fostering tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the management of complex employee benefit accounts, serving as the primary contact for clients. Provide expert guidance, oversee service delivery, and ensure compliance while fostering strong re...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive proactive credit risk management by underwriter and overseeing commercial portfolios. Collaborate with clients and internal partners to ensure compliance and provide strategic credit recommendat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional credit solutions and managing a diverse portfolio. Drive performance across commercial and not-for-profit credit relationships while ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform credit management by leading portfolio analysis, structuring financing solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and enhance client relationships while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Analyze commercial and not-for-profit credit relationships to ensure risk integrity, structure financing solutions, and maintain compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive performance and deliver exc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $143K *

Transform underwriting excellence by leading a dynamic team to achieve production goals, manage a profitable portfolio, and drive innovative broker strategies while fostering a collaborative and inclu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $165K *

Deliver transformative enterprise implementations by managing complex deployments, guiding customers through change, and refining processes to enhance efficiency in the insurance technology landscape...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance implementations. You'll manage complex deployments, collaborate with top carriers, and shape processes that enhance claims handling. Your expertise will drive e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $136K *

Engage with stakeholders to identify, manage, and report risks within the Credit Platform. Leverage strong relationships and risk acumen to support compliance and enhance decision-making, ensuring ali...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $136K *

Transform the landscape of risk management by partnering with Credit Platform teams to identify, assess, and communicate risks, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment while fostering strong relat...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $156K *

Drive regulatory excellence by managing policy development for financial services sectors. Oversee research, analysis, and stakeholder consultations to enhance compliance and operational standards, en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage with brokers to enhance relationships and drive business growth. Manage consultations, training, and issue resolution while ensuring service excellence and compliance with industry standards. F...

1 week 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.