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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$95K - $115K *

Transform product management by developing innovative solutions that enhance growth and profitability. Leverage market insights and collaborate cross-departmentally to drive product competitiveness wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex claims and coverage disputes, guiding teams and stakeholders while formulating litigation strategies. Oversee claims processes, promote collaboration, and ensure ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion advanced claims management by leading complex coverage investigations, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring strategic direction across North America Claims to enhance service excell...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive effective claims management while leading a skilled team on complex coverage issues and disputes. Engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure excellent communication, strategic direction, and con...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining claims management by tackling complex coverage disputes and litigation strategies. Leverage your extensive experience to guide stakeholders while enhancing service excell...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about managing Employment Practices Liability claims from notification to resolution, ensuring compliance while enhancing client and broker relationships for optimal outc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead end-to-end claims management for diverse Employment Practices Liability cases, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment while fostering relationships with brokers and clients to enhance operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Champion the management of Employment Practices Liability claims, overseeing the full claims process while enhancing client relations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive strategy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Optimize the resolution of complex asbestos and environmental claims, managing investigations and negotiations while collaborating with legal teams and stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes and ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic entrepreneurial role focused on personal lines and high-net-worth accounts. Engage clients by crafting tailored insurance solutions that protect their assets and enhanc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $200K *

Unlock opportunities by driving personal lines business growth through strong client relationships and strategic sales initiatives, while leveraging an extensive portfolio of insurance solutions to ma...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $170K *

Champion strategic insights by analyzing complex business challenges, synthesizing data, and crafting compelling narratives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity and impact across the organi...

Illinois, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product management by analyzing market trends, recommending strategic solutions, and collaborating across teams to drive growth and profitability initiatives in personal lines insu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $156K *

Grow your career with a specialized role managing complex general liability and automobile claims. You'll evaluate coverage, investigate claims, and negotiate settlements while collaborating with inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $156K *

Drive excellence in claims management by analyzing complex automotive and general liability claims. Accountable for investigation, negotiation, and collaboration with clients and counsel. Ensure effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Drive financial strategy by leading P&L forecasting and budgeting for the US Non-Standard Insurance Retail business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and reporting, ensurin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for a dynamic retail business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights, ensuring alignment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for a dynamic insurance business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights, ensuring alignme...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $116K *

Reimagine client relationships as you drive account growth, retention, and satisfaction. Leverage your expertise across diverse client portfolios, ensuring service excellence and proactive solutions w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $200K *

Deliver comprehensive commercial insurance solutions by building relationships, generating new business, and leading effective sales strategies to maximize client value and drive substantial revenue g...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Transform the vendor management landscape by driving quality data enrichment. Collaborate across teams to monitor, evaluate, and enhance AI search performance, ensuring seamless execution from concept...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Partner with us to drive quality results by managing our AI vendor portfolio and enhancing our data and search capabilities. Lead end-to-end execution and coordinate closely with teams to optimize out...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by managing AI web search vendor performance, enhancing data quality, and driving enriching analytics. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute innovative solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate to develop strategic client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and industry compliance while analyzing trends and optimizing coverage plans to enhance client satisfaction and stre...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Transform branch operations by leading teams, managing budgets, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and customer service while fostering professional development and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.