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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$133K - $152K *

Empower project success by identifying and mitigating risks in construction. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, analyze data, and communicate insights, ensuring quality and financial perfor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Champion risk management excellence by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project delivery through data-driven insights and strategic risk p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Transform project outcomes by leading risk management initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful delivery of construction projects while e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of underwriting by managing a diverse portfolio, fostering agent relationships, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging tools to drive profitable growth in a dynamic market landscape...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by managing a diverse portfolio, enhancing relationships with agents and brokers, and mentoring junior underwriters while driving profitable growth through strategic risk selecti...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize a diversified book of business while nurturing agent and broker relationships. Lead underwriting processes, mentor junior staff, and implement growth strategies to drive profitabi...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the insurance landscape by cultivating relationships, underwriting risk, and mentoring new talent. Drive a diverse portfolio’s growth through strategic marketing and expert analysis, ensurin...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by developing and managing a diverse portfolio while mentoring underwriters, building agent relationships, and employing strategic underwriting skills for profitability and growt...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain a diverse book of business through strong broker relationships, effective underwriting practices, and leadership. Mentor junior underwriters while analyzing market opportunities f...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new group benefits business opportunities across Canada, leveraging industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships and exceed sales targets in a dynamic...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $93K *

Support the portfolio operations team in mortgage loan servicing, report generation, and compliance. Collaborate with real estate professionals to enhance efficiency and contribute to successful loan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $234K *

Lead and inspire a Property Underwriting team while managing complex accounts, driving profitability, and cultivating broker and client relationships in the Southeast Region. Shape future talent and e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining insurance policy forms and endorsements. Ensure compliance and quality assurance across multiple states while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $182K *

Transform the underwriting landscape by leading a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate risk assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and supp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower business growth by ensuring compliance and effective governance. Collaborate across teams to develop policies, resolve complex issues, and enhance sales practices while fostering a culture of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion analytical underwriting decisions for middle market commercial risks. Manage broker relationships, evaluate complex accounts, and drive profitable strategies while mentoring junior underwrite...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by underwriting middle market commercial risks. Leverage your analytical skills to make data-driven decisions, manage broker relationships, and shape product strategies in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive profitable growth by underwriting and binding risks, fostering agency relationships, and leveraging market insights to enhance portfolio performance in a dynamic specialty insurance environment...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $128K *

Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $230K *

Lead the charge in actuarial excellence by managing pricing and product teams across multiple business lines. Drive innovation and strategy with your expertise in predictive analytics and data techniq...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$203K - $249K *

Transform the Pension Risk Transfer landscape by leading pricing strategies and execution across diverse transaction types. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $190K *

Lead the marketing and underwriting for a diverse Surety portfolio in the Central Region, fostering broker relationships and driving profitable growth through strategic business execution and collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $215K *

Empower your career by leading the Pension Risk Transfer Pricing team, driving strategic pricing initiatives, and collaborating across divisions to enhance business outcomes in a dynamic environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $249K *

Shape the future of Pension Risk Transfer pricing by leading end-to-end deal execution, collaborating across teams, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be pi...

4 days 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.