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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$183K - $269K *

Elevate pricing strategies for Life Insurance products, driving growth and profitability. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance methodologies and lead a team of actuaries, ensuring compliance and c...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $269K *

Shape the future of life insurance pricing by leading strategy and execution across our portfolio. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance methodologies, drive profitability, and develop a high-perfo...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $137K *

Champion innovative wellness solutions as a Project Manager, collaborating across global teams to lead complex initiatives that align with organizational goals. Drive impactful outcomes through organi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $142K *

Help us drive product innovation in administration, enhancing workflows and member experiences through strategic development, cross-functional collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform compliance processes by coding logic-based rules and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance investment management systems, ensuring accurate monitoring and efficient operations in a dyn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $112K *

Lead the development of innovative solutions in wealth management, ensuring compliance and enhancing advisor/client experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive projects, analyze trends, and protect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $112K *

Unlock potential by leading product development in wealth management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing advisor/client experiences through strategic analysis and innovative solutions. Drive projects...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive project management from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule. Act as the primary liaison among stakeholders, facilitating eff...

3 days ago

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

$67K - $149K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team in financial analysis and underwriting, driving innovative PBM pricing strategies. Your expertise will shape key decisions, enhance client relationships, and fos...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $161K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting tools and support decision-making in healthcare and underwriting, driving operationa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $161K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting tools and support decision-making in healthcare and underwriting, driving operatio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $161K *

Shape impactful business decisions by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting tools and analytics, driving operational excellence in healthcar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $181K *

Champion impactful technical product strategies, driving customer and business outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to prioritize solutions, enhance platform performance, and ensure sea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing underwriting excellence through analytics and innovation. Lead a skilled group of underwriters, manage complex cases, and collaborate across teams to improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $172K *

Tackle complex commercial claims as a Senior Claims Examiner, managing high-severity general liability cases. Utilize negotiation skills and technical expertise to deliver service-oriented solutions i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $172K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing complex commercial casualty claims. Leverage your negotiation skills and technical expertise to deliver service-oriented solutions in a fast-paced environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $191K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex commercial claims, ensuring effective resolution strategies, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing high-severity commercial claims, leveraging your negotiation skills and technical expertise to deliver service-oriented solutions in a fast-paced environment w...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Elevate our benefits programs by leading design and delivery initiatives, managing AI-enabled systems, and fostering vendor relationships to enhance employee engagement and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by providing exceptional service and guidance. Collaborate with a dedicated team to optimize private client practices while mentoring associates and managing renewals, e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional service to private clients, fostering strong relationships, and mentoring team members while managing renewals and identifying sales opportunities in a dynami...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $245K *

Lead the evolution of billing product strategy, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance billing accuracy and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $96K *

Deliver expert mortgage underwriting solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in loan processing while maintaining credit quality and adhering to regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams to m...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $232K *

Tackle funding strategy by managing investor relations and shaping diverse financing solutions. Lead deals through their lifecycle, optimize capital markets infrastructure, and mentor team members whi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.