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

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$85K - $140K *

Create impactful solutions by collaborating with partners to enhance insurance offerings. Drive initiatives across teams, elevate partner relationships, and manage product launches to foster growth an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance solutions through strategic partnerships and digital innovation. Drive product launches, enhance revenue, and collaborate across stakeholders to opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

Drive the development and management of innovative retail annuity products, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies. Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

Champion innovative insurance solutions by managing end-to-end annuity products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, ensure compliance, and deliver impactful solutions that m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

Transform the landscape of retail annuity products by leading cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative income solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative retail annuity products and solutions. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, manage roadmaps, and ensure compliance, delivering value to customers and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative insurance-based income solutions, collaborating across teams to deliver retail annuity products. Drive product strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in portfolio management, overseeing asset-based loans and leases while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with clients and senior leadership to drive strategic growth...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $129K *

Drive operational risk management initiatives to enhance governance and oversight across asset management functions, ensuring the organization effectively identifies and mitigates operational risks wh...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $129K *

Drive operational excellence by managing risk for North America’s retail and operations functions, ensuring robust governance, oversight, and mitigation strategies in a fast-paced asset management env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client satisfaction as a key service leader. Manage complex accounts, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to optimize service delivery and clien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client service for complex accounts. Oversee service delivery, mentor teammates, and collaborate closely with Producers to drive retention and satisfaction, e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, partnering with leadership to drive accountability and insights. Manage a small team, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic decision-making across cor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $96K *

Lead the Commercial Lines Underwriting team to drive profitable growth and effective relationships. Collaborate across departments while analyzing data for informed decision-making in a fast-paced, te...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales success by managing and closing opportunities in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, build strong client relationships, and exceed revenue goals whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales strategies by driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Lead consultative sales efforts across diverse accounts, ensuring tailored solutions meet customer needs...

Jersey City, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Champion your career by managing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. This role involves investigating claims, ensuring compliance, and recommending loss reduction strategies while providi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Manage and investigate auto liability and workers' compensation claims, ensuring sound settlements and compliance with policies. Collaborate with teams to minimize losses and provide excellent custome...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of risk management by expertly handling auto liability and workers' compensation claims. Ensure compliance, conduct investigations, and recommend loss prevention strategies while deli...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Transform the claims management landscape by overseeing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. Ensure compliance, conduct investigations, and recommend loss prevention strategies while deliv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Drive effective risk management by overseeing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. Ensure sound settlements and compliance with policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. This role involves investigating claims, ensuring compliance, and recommending loss reduction measures while p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. This role involves investigating claims, ensuring compliance, and recommending loss reduction measures while p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing auto liability and workers' compensation claims, ensuring sound settlements and compliance with policies. Collaborate with teams to minimize losses and provide exceptional...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Join us to manage auto liability and workers' compensation claims, ensuring sound settlements and compliance with policies. Collaborate with teams to minimize losses and provide excellent service whil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.