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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$165K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead high-profile title insurance transactions across multiple states. Utilize your expertise to navigate complex underwriting processes, ensuring compliance and successful clos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize complex commercial auto and liability claims management by investigating, negotiating, and resolving issues while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders throughout...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Help us manage complex commercial auto and general liability claims, ensuring timely resolutions and effective communication with stakeholders while adhering to regulatory standards and company guidel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform complex commercial auto and liability claims into successful resolutions. Manage investigations, negotiations, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with regulations and c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive the resolution of complex commercial auto and liability claims, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Manage litigated matters, establish reserves, and develop strategies to achieve t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize claims resolution by investigating and managing complex commercial auto and liability claims. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective communication while delivering t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage complex commercial auto and general liability claims, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to develop strategies, negotiate settleme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive growth and exceed targets in a competitive market. Coach and mentor Account Executives while developing effective strategies to enhance customer relationships and ex...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $141K *

Drive success by supervising and mentoring claims adjusters, ensuring efficient claims handling, and collaborating with leadership to enhance operational procedures and customer satisfaction in a dyna...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $141K *

Optimize claims operations by supervising and training adjusters, ensuring compliance with policies, and resolving complex coverage issues. Collaborate with leadership to enhance procedures and suppor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the month-end close and financial statement preparation for insurance entities. Collaborate with teams to enhance process efficiency and ensure effective audits, while ment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion the development of advanced quantitative models to enhance risk management strategies, driving growth and innovation in mortgage insurance analytics while collaborating with senior leadership...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Lead the charge in financial management for a dynamic organization, overseeing accounting functions, budgeting, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic growth and ensure accurat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to achieve ambitious goals through strategic leadership, coaching, and relationship-building. Drive innovative product solutions and foster collaboration across department...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project management and governance across diverse consulting engagements. Lead a team of Project Managers and Data Analysts, ensuring effective client solutions and operational excellence whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $115K *

Engage in impactful credit underwriting and adjudication, supporting efficient operations and exceptional customer experiences. Lead team development, ensure compliance, and optimize processes for div...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Empower our small business team by delivering precise credit decisions, enhancing customer experiences, and leading collaborations with partners across industries to manage our risk while innovating f...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in automotive estimation! Lead and coordinate activities to ensure quality and compliance, while supporting internal and external estimators in a hybrid work...

Laval, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $106K *

Lead the charge in managing automotive estimation operations, ensuring quality and compliance while supporting internal and external estimators. Drive team performance and efficiency through training...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive transformative AI solutions by leading development and collaboration with stakeholders to improve productivity and member capabilities across the organization. Engage in all project phases from...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine solutions as a Principal Software Developer, driving AI and web applications that enhance business value while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable results and improve produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team to manage complex workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices while fostering strong client relationships a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and execution of an Enterprise Risk Management Program, collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to enhance governance and oversight. Lead initiatives, manage teams, and en...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $139K *

Develop innovative pricing strategies and drive profitability improvements through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, serving as the primary steward of pricing governance to enha...

Reposted 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.