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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$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing auto liability and workers' compensation claims. This role focuses on ensuring sound settlements and minimizing losses through effective investigation and coll...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $140K *

Empower decision-making through data insights by leading a talented team of analytics professionals. Drive operational excellence and foster collaborative partnerships to enhance performance and impro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data into actionable insights while developing a high-performing analytics team. Collaborate with leadership to drive operational excellence and implement innov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Reimagine your career with strategic leadership in the Financial Lines division. Drive growth, foster relationships, and shape innovative solutions to meet market demands while collaborating with seni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Architect the strategic vision for Premium Audit operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance across internal teams and external vendors. Drive transformational initiatives and enhance r...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $180K *

Drive growth by leveraging your expertise in Manufacturing underwriting to build strong broker relationships, enhance product offerings, and identify trends that improve profitability while ensuring c...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $180K *

Shape the future of Manufacturing by leveraging your expertise to build profitable partnerships, enhance underwriting strategies, and drive growth in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with brokers an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $184K *

Lead the charge in underwriting for construction, managing complex accounts and fostering relationships with agents. Utilize your expertise to drive profitability and growth while navigating challengi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $184K *

Reimagine the underwriting landscape by managing a diverse book of construction accounts. Leverage your expertise to drive profitability, cultivate relationships, and navigate complex risks while coll...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $184K *

Optimize underwriting strategies by managing a diverse book of construction accounts. Collaborate with agents and brokers to drive profitability and retention while assessing complex risks and fosteri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $184K *

Lead underwriting efforts for construction accounts, managing profitability and growth. Cultivate relationships with agents and brokers to drive new business and retention, leveraging expertise in com...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $190K *

Lead the charge in expanding and underwriting a profitable Surety portfolio across the Central Region. Collaborate with brokers and leverage expertise to enhance market presence while ensuring adheren...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining partner implementations by delivering exceptional solutions and building lasting relationships. Drive product decisions with a hands-on approach and create reusable playb...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Deliver impactful partner implementations by managing relationships, driving product decisions, and transforming custom requests into product features. Contribute to a high-performance team focused on...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming partner implementations through innovation and collaboration. Drive successful outcomes while nurturing long-term relationships, ensuring product excellence, and creati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering technology projects that align with strategic business objectives. Oversee a team to ensure effective project execution, resource management, and financial performance wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $132K *

Lead the charge in conducting thorough field audits to ensure accurate insurance premium assessments while delivering exceptional customer service and resolving disputes effectively...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in the development and pricing of competitive annuity and life insurance products, managing a skilled actuarial team while collaborating across departments to ensure profitability and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $113K *

Unlock the potential of reinsurance accounting by ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, maintain compliance, and support financial int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the underwriting process, collaborate with brokers, and drive business growth by developing strong client relationships and achieving profitability through strategic risk assessment and negotiati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $134K *

Drive clinical risk management strategies by leveraging advanced nursing expertise to assess complex medical data, mentor team members, and enhance underwriting decisions, ensuring optimal client serv...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical risk management efforts, leveraging advanced nursing expertise to assess complex medical data, mentor team members, and drive strategic underwriting decisions in a...

Morristown, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Advance claims management by leading the lifecycle, optimizing risk strategies, and collaborating with internal and external partners to mitigate exposures and enhance insurance programs for organizat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Optimize your career by leveraging your expertise in Commercial Auto underwriting. Collaborate on strategic initiatives, enhance profitability, and drive efficiency while mentoring team members in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Engage with VIP clients as you manage and grow a portfolio, ensuring exceptional service and trust. Drive new business while collaborating with a supportive team to handle renewals and underwriting, a...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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.