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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$140K - $160K *

Transform your sales career by driving revenue growth and engaging customers in a dynamic hybrid environment. Leverage your expertise to transition clients from legacy platforms to modern solutions, e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $135K *

Drive impactful decisions in Small Business Administration underwriting, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Analyze credit information, structure loans, and support relationship managers while delive...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $194K *

Lead the charge in driving new business sales and revenue growth by delivering tailored workforce and total rewards solutions, while building strong client relationships and leveraging technology to e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $194K *

Shape the future of workforce solutions by driving sales growth, building client relationships, and leveraging technology. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored proposals and effectively communic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage with agency partners to drive growth and enhance relationships across Connecticut. Leverage your expertise in territory management to analyze performance, deliver presentations, and implement s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in financial reconciliation and reporting for key business lines, ensuring accuracy in Information Reporting and suspense management. Collaborate with teams to resolve accounting issue...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $177K *

Drive corporate tax strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing a team and overseeing finance operations. Collaborate on projects and provide guidance for policy improvements to ac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive innovation in FP&A processes. Your expertise will enhance executive-level insights while automating workflows and improving reporting efficiency in a dynamic P...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Help us manage and enhance our ceded reinsurance programs by coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. Build strong relationships to facilitate smooth tran...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Drive the execution of ceded reinsurance programs, ensuring compliance and collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to maintain accurate records and enhance processes while fostering s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Shape the future of ceded reinsurance by managing programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and deliver accurate report...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in ceded reinsurance management. Oversee program execution, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Oversee the execution of ceded reinsurance programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders. Build relationships and maintain accurate records while providing timely reports...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Join us to manage ceded reinsurance programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and build strong relationships, driving su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Manage and enhance ceded reinsurance programs by coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. Build relationships to streamline transactions and provide insig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial insights into strategic business decisions. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial strategy by leading a team of FP&A professionals, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and collaborating with leaders to deliver insights that shape business decisions across North Am...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming financial insights into strategic business decisions. Lead a talented FP&A group, overseeing budgeting and forecasting while collaborating with leaders to drive perform...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions. Lead a dynamic FP&A team, overseeing budgeting and forecasting while collaborating with leaders to drive business success across North America...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$59K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team as you underwrite technology-focused risks, fostering collaboration and innovation. Leverage your expertise in property, casualty, cyber, and errors & omissions to drive growth and...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $109K *

Shape the future of technology underwriting by assessing risks, negotiating terms, and fostering relationships with brokers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver tailored solutions and support t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $109K *

Champion your career by underwriting innovative technology risks, collaborating with teams to craft tailored solutions, and building strong broker relationships to drive growth and retention in a dyna...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $109K *

Help us drive innovation in technology underwriting by assessing unique risks, collaborating with brokers, and mentoring team members to deliver tailored insurance solutions that foster growth and ret...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape the operational foundation of employee experiences by enhancing HR systems, workflows, and compliance, leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency and support growth in a dynamic environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing marketing operations by managing workflows, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance. Drive cross-functional alignment to support efficient execution of marketing ini...

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  •   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.