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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$90K - $130K *

Manage MGT's corporate development pipeline, building financial models and producing strategic analyses to drive decision-making and shape business outcomes in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic risk management initiatives, overseeing corporate insurance programs and leading a team to enhance operational efficiency and compliance while mitigating risks across the enterprise...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $165K *

Drive the adjustment of cyber claims, ensuring accurate coverage analysis and timely reserve management. Collaborate with TPAs and underwriting to enhance claims processes and maintain high-quality st...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $165K *

Elevate your career by adjusting cyber claims, analyzing coverage, and collaborating with underwriting. Drive accuracy in claims management while ensuring compliance and enhancing TPA performance thro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead growth in the Central region by managing complex construction risks, fostering strong broker relationships, and mentoring junior underwriters. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance underwriting...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion the growth of a complex underwriting portfolio by evaluating risks, building broker relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance underwriting processes an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining the underwriting landscape by managing complex construction risks, fostering key relationships, and mentoring talent to drive profitable growth and strategic initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in underwriting complex construction risks, managing key relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Drive profitable growth in the Central region while ensuring compliance and particip...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the underwriting of complex construction risks, manage key broker relationships, and mentor junior underwriters while driving profitable growth and compliance in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $269K *

Drive strategic inforce management initiatives, leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance profitability and policyholder value. Collaborate across functions to influence decisions and execute complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $269K *

Join a team that's driving strategic inforce management initiatives, leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance profitability and policyholder value across Life and Annuities. Lead cross-functional pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $171K *

Empower your career by leading the Occupational Risk Claims Program, driving strategy, governance, and performance across diverse specialty coverages while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $171K *

Transform the Occupational Risk Claims Program through strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering a high-performing team to drive program success...

Eatontown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $146K *

Partner with us to deliver thoughtful underwriting decisions and build trusted relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and contribute to a collaborative environment that drives inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Empower your career as a Senior Financial Accountant, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service while leading a high-performing team in a collaborative environment focused on g...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing critical financial information, ensuring high standards of client service while fostering an inclusive culture. Showcase your analytical skills and attention t...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial operations and analytics for multiple departments, ensuring compliance and budget adherence while collaborating with leadership to enhance revenue cycle perfor...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage the seamless handling of complex Liability claims while supervising staff, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, and optimizing workloads to enhance productivity within the Claims Servi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by building and leading a high-performance group administration team. Influence processes and client experience while collaborating with key stakeholders to shape the futu...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a profit center, managing underwriting and business development to achieve financial goals. Collaborate with agents and internal teams to drive new business and maintain client relat...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Elevate investment strategies by driving index and crediting agendas, collaborating with partners, and translating complex concepts into clear narratives for advisors and clients. Shape the future of...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $247K *

Pioneer a corporate communications strategy that elevates brand visibility and strengthens stakeholder trust while leading dynamic teams and managing complex media relations. Drive impactful messaging...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage the underwriting lifecycle for homeowners, leveraging data insights to inform risk strategies and collaborate across functions to enhance coverage and loss prevention ini...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Shape the underwriting process for homeowners, managing risk evaluations and leveraging data insights to propose strategic improvements across cross-functional teams and develop robust loss prevention...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Elevate the underwriting process by analyzing homeowner risk data, driving preventive maintenance strategies, and collaborating across teams to optimize our underwriting practices and enhance product...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.