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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$114K - $128K *

Drive the development of innovative insurance products while leading a dynamic team. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and competitiveness in the market, enhancing product offerings...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Drive the product development process by managing teams, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across functions to deliver competitive insurance products that align with company goals and regulatory...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Advance your career by leading product development projects in compliance. Oversee teams, ensure regulatory adherence, and collaborate across functions to deliver competitive insurance products that a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Elevate product development by leading compliance initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring regulatory adherence for diverse insurance products. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive competitive and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Champion the development of innovative insurance products by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving project success in a dynamic environment focused on growth and market comp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing insurance products, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while overseeing staff and driving project execution in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $128K *

Drive compliance excellence by managing product development projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver competitive insurance products that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $318K *

Champion innovative actuarial solutions and enhance client relationships while leading engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery in a dynamic health-focused environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Develop and lead the Professional Liability product expansion, focusing on E&O and MPL. Shape underwriting strategy, drive profitable growth, and leverage technology to enhance client-centric processe...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a new Professional Liability product. Shape underwriting strategies, drive profitable growth, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clie...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Grow your career by leading the development of a new Professional Liability product. Shape underwriting strategies, drive profitable growth, and leverage technology in a collaborative environment focu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Pioneer the development of a new Professional Liability product, focusing on E&O and MPL. Lead underwriting strategy, drive profitable growth, and leverage technology to enhance client-centric process...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage with insurance carriers to optimize relationships and drive agency growth. Manage strategic partnerships, enhance market access, and translate carrier strategies into actionable insights for in...

2 days ago

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

$92K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing operational functions and compliance in claims management. Lead a team of 25-49 colleagues, ensuring quality service delivery and effective budget management while driving...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Transform the billing landscape by leading a dynamic team in managing pharmacy and medical claims processing. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and optimize revenue cycle performance wh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by becoming a trusted advisor to private clients, delivering exceptional service and guidance. Collaborate with a dedicated team, manage renewals, and drive growth while mentoring ass...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $189K *

Optimize product development by bridging business needs with technical execution. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy, streamline workflows, and deliver user-centric solutions that...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower client organizations by leading loss-control programs, conducting evaluations, and delivering impactful training sessions. Build strong relationships and drive risk management strategies to en...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading financial operations and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance accounting and finance processes while driving impactful improvements and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial transparency by leading statutory reporting and audits. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and data integrity, while providing actionable insights to support leadership in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing end-to-end settlements and reinsurance processes. Collaborate with partners, diagnose issues, and drive improvements in a dynamic environment, while preparing insightful r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and resolve liability claims, ensuring exceptional customer service and effective communication. Leverage your expertise to investigate, evaluate, and settle claims while...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing exceptional service in liability claims. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to investigate, evaluate, and settle claims efficiently while ensuring financial int...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Support the ABI team by delivering exceptional customer service and managing liability claims. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims efficiently while...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional customer service by investigating and settling liability claims, collaborating with clients and legal teams, and enhancing claims processes for optimal outcomes. Drive improvement...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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.