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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to achieving superior claims outcomes through effective management and innovative strategies. Lead a skilled workforce in handling complex Excess claims while fostering co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Excess Claims team to drive superior outcomes through effective management, collaboration, and data-driven strategies. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while navi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $85K *

Lead client relationships by providing expert coverage reviews, driving business growth, and ensuring account retention. Collaborate with teams to address client needs while managing multiple prioriti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $168K *

Elevate your career by analyzing and decisioning loans up to $3 million, balancing risk and growth. Collaborate with Business Bankers and Relationship Managers to ensure compliance with lending standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Drive accuracy and transparency in reporting while enhancing ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the insurance solutions in the Brokerage division by leading strategy development, enhancing client engagement, and ensuring compliance, while mentoring teams and driving growth through expert...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Analyze and support catastrophe modeling efforts to enhance risk assessment and data integrity for property portfolios, collaborating with underwriters and management to drive informed decision-making...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Catastrophe Modeling team, where you'll analyze property data, support underwriters, and enhance modeling efficiency to mitigate risks from climate-related eve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Catastrophe Modeling team, where you'll analyze property data, support underwriters, and enhance modeling efficiency to mitigate risks from climate-related eve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of catastrophe modeling in insurance. Leverage your analytical skills to support underwriters and enhance data integrity while managing property portfolios and mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving sales growth in a defined territory. Engage with clients, analyze financial data, and collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and achieve business targe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Optimize sales strategies by developing new business opportunities, managing accounts, and collaborating effectively within a team to drive growth and enhance customer experience in a fast-paced envir...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Drive program success by managing underwriting strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing relationships with Program Administrators to optimize growth and profitability in Commercial Automobile ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $114K *

Engage in operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving service delivery, and optimizing processes. Shape the future of underwriting operations while ensuring compliance and enhancing clie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $115K *

Analyze complex Accident Benefit claims, ensuring fair entitlements while mentoring team members. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance service delivery in a hybrid work environm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $254K *

Drive transformative product solutions by harnessing client insights and market trends to elevate investor outcomes, while leading cross-functional teams and fostering innovative strategies in the wea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Shape the future of financial service by managing commercial accounts, enhancing client relationships, and achieving production goals while ensuring compliance and accurate data management within indu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Shape client success by managing commercial insurance accounts, fostering relationships, and driving new business growth. Leverage expertise to provide tailored coverage solutions while ensuring opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $131K *

Elevate client relations by managing commercial accounts, ensuring exceptional service and supporting business development efforts while collaborating with strategic teams to achieve departmental goal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $128K *

Support assigned accounts by developing relationships and driving new business. Utilize your expertise in commercial insurance to analyze client needs and recommend tailored coverage while ensuring al...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in external financial reporting and compliance, ensuring SEC and U.S. GAAP adherence. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$320K - $350K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of actuarial leadership in Canada. Drive pricing, reserving, and analytics while collaborating with executive leadership to ensure profitable growth and complianc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $163K *

Champion data risk management by developing frameworks and tools for oversight, ensuring data governance, quality, and ethical use while providing independent assessment across the enterprise in AI an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $163K *

Manage enterprise data risk oversight by developing frameworks and tools, ensuring governance and compliance while providing strategic challenge and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to strength...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $163K *

Shape the future of data risk management by building frameworks and methodologies to oversee data and AI risks at an enterprise level, ensuring quality, governance, and strategic oversight across all...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.