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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$80K - $90K *

Transform financial operations by managing accounting functions, preparing statements, and coordinating audits for self-insurance groups. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize fin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Oversee comprehensive accounting functions for self-insurance groups, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget preparation, and compliance with state regulations while collaborating with auditors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $109K *

Join a team that's driving profitable sales growth by managing Independent Agencies. You'll prospect, train, and maintain relationships to exceed territory objectives while leveraging your expertise i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $109K *

Transform relationships by managing Independent Agencies to drive sales growth. Achieve volume and profit objectives while training agents on products and processes. Foster partnerships and enhance ag...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $109K *

Join our team as you drive sales growth by managing Independent Agencies in your territory. You'll build relationships, train agents, and achieve business objectives while working remotely and traveli...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $109K *

Grow your career by managing Independent Agencies to drive sales growth in a defined territory. Achieve volume and profit objectives while fostering strong relationships with agents and enhancing thei...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving database excellence and modernization initiatives. Lead the administration of enterprise data platforms, ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency while ment...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading database administration for a global P&C insurance organization. Oversee on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring security, performance, and compliance while driving...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team in driving growth and operational excellence in personal lines insurance. Champion client service and strengthen relationships while mentoring staff and developing new business opp...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K *

Lead the charge in driving district-level sales initiatives for insurance products. Build strong dealer relationships, provide consultative support, and analyze performance to achieve growth objective...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K *

Champion district-level sales initiatives to drive growth in vehicle protection products. Build strong dealer relationships, provide consultative support, and analyze performance to achieve sales obje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Join a team that's driving growth by marketing specialized financial products to diverse corporations. Engage with executives, build client relationships, and achieve targeted goals while providing ex...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies as a Senior Manager of FP&A, leading planning and performance management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business performance, drive deci...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Engineer innovative risk segmentation strategies to optimize financial returns. Leverage advanced analytics and statistical methodologies to enhance model development and support cross-functional coll...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing advanced risk segmentation strategies, leveraging statistical methodologies and machine learning to optimize financial returns and enhance model performa...

Southfield, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Unlock potential by managing risk segmentation strategies, enhancing model development, and collaborating across teams to optimize financial returns and compliance in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $137K *

Shape the future of brokerage products by leading development, enhancing profitability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and market success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Drive impactful data governance and engineering initiatives, leading a multidisciplinary team to establish a reliable data foundation. Collaborate across functions to ensure data integrity and alignme...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $224K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing complex risks and developing innovative insurance solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance underwriting strategies and drive program success while mentoring a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing complex property claims for high-net-worth clients. You'll ensure timely resolutions while delivering exceptional service, collaborating with teams, and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading North America's Risk and Capital strategy, driving growth and performance for clients in the property and casualty insurance sector. Collaborate with executives to optimize...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Shape the future of risk and capital management by leading strategic growth initiatives, optimizing client engagements, and driving market development across North America's insurance landscape. Colla...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Lead the charge in shaping risk and capital strategies for North America's insurance market. Drive growth, optimize client engagements, and enhance team capabilities while ensuring profitability and m...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of risk and capital management across North America. Leverage your expertise to drive growth, enhance client relationships, and lead a talented team in delivering...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Transform the North American risk and capital landscape by leading strategy, client engagement, and market development. Drive growth and efficiency for property and casualty insurers while mentoring a...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 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.