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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$92K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading regulatory compliance initiatives and ensuring robust oversight across operations. This role drives implementation, evaluates processes, and fosters cross-functional collab...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $221K *

Partner with us to support acquisitions, evaluate tax implications, and implement tax strategies across M&A, investments, and treasury operations for strategic initiatives, while collaborating with in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading global claims management and risk engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational resilience and minimize risk exposure across diver...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's driving profitable growth in commercial insurance by managing agency relationships, underwriting complex risks, and identifying new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $179K *

Unlock potential by driving profitable growth and agency engagement in commercial insurance. Manage complex underwriting, develop agency relationships, and identify new business opportunities while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $179K *

Join us to drive profitable growth and agency engagement in commercial insurance. This field-based role involves underwriting, managing agency relationships, and identifying new business opportunities...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the management of complex employee benefit accounts, serving as the primary client contact for consultative guidance, service delivery oversight, and compliance education to ensure optimal cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $169K *

Join a team that's transforming insurance modeling. Lead analysts in validating complex models, engage with top-tier clients, and enhance your expertise in a dynamic quantitative environment focused o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by evaluating credit risks and developing underwriting strategies. Collaborate with teams to optimize risk management and present recommendations to enhance portfolio performance in a...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with business leaders to develop a profitable commercial insurance book. Leverage relationships and resources to create new opportunities, expand client accounts, and establish yourself as a tr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $165K *

Analyze and manage complex professional liability claims, providing legal guidance and optimizing outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure superior service and strateg...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Elevate member engagement by providing expert education and support in commercial insurance, facilitating risk management solutions, and fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients across...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $158K *

Collaborate with Agents and district sales managers to enhance commercial lines sales. Provide training, establish relationships, and drive growth while ensuring underwriting profitability in a remote...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career as you evaluate merchant applications, ensuring compliance and reducing risk in a dynamic fintech environment. Drive critical analysis, manage high-risk sectors, and collaborate ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $141K *

Pioneer in managing a complex book of business, driving business development and analysis. Collaborate with teams to assess underwriting risks, develop strategies, and mentor peers while maintaining s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $141K *

Elevate your career by managing complex underwriting risks and driving business development. Utilize your expertise to analyze, price, and recommend strategies while mentoring others and maintaining k...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the organization's financial risk management by overseeing claims, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing strategies to mitigate risks across managed resorts. Collaborate with t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial risk management by developing strategies to mitigate losses, overseeing claims processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and oper...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$113K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of sales analytics by leveraging data insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with leaders to identify opportunities, build reports, and apply innovati...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing the strategic lifecycle of Wealth's deposit portfolio, driving product development, optimization, and market strategies to enhance client relationships and achieve busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $112K *

Shape the future of Financial Lines underwriting by analyzing submissions, pricing risks, and building relationships with brokers and clients. Develop your expertise while delivering superior service...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions. As a valued sales professional, you'll leverage industry-leading resources and support to ensure customer satisf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $114K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Transfer Agency operations, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while providing strategic guidance and fostering team development in a dynamic environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $89K *

Drive client satisfaction by managing complex insurance accounts, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Collaborate with underwriters and clients to deliver tailored soluti...

Yesterday

  •   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.