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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$125K - $145K *

Elevate the claims process by managing construction claims, ensuring thorough investigations, effective communication, and compliance with industry standards while fostering collaboration across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in evaluating and resolving construction claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication with all stakeholders while maintaining high standards of service and accuracy througho...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $204K *

Partner with us to underwrite new business and renewals, ensuring profitability and compliance. Engage with key agents, utilize underwriting tools, and contribute to special projects that enhance busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $204K *

Unlock potential by underwriting new business and renewals, managing key agents, and driving profitability through strategic risk assessment and exceptional customer service. Collaborate on special pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to profitable underwriting of new business and renewals. Engage with key agents, utilize advanced tools, and ensure compliance with state laws while driving growth and mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $204K *

Unlock potential by underwriting new business and renewals, managing key agents, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Drive profitability through strategic risk assessment and exceptional customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Innovate underwriting strategies by analyzing and modeling Specialty risks, enhancing exposure capture systems, and collaborating with brokers to drive growth in Specialty Reinsurance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Unlock the potential of a regional underwriting operation by leading a high-performing team, managing a multiline portfolio, and fostering broker relationships to drive profitable growth and strategic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $154K *

Manage a high-volume agency assignment while underwriting complex commercial lines risks. Collaborate with internal partners and agents to enhance agency production, monitor loss ratios, and drive pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the Insurance Programs' underwriting function while overseeing operations, enhancing team capabilities and fostering key relationships to drive innovation and performance across the portfolio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Transform your career by evaluating and underwriting medical stop-loss risks. Manage complex cases independently while collaborating with leadership to drive profitable decisions in a dynamic insuranc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to examining, managing, and underwriting complex commercial risks. You will cultivate strong relationships while ensuring profitable business growth through astute risk ev...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $154K *

Advance your career by underwriting complex commercial insurance risks, managing high-volume portfolios, and applying your expertise in General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and more. Build strong...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $154K *

Unlock potential by expertly underwriting complex commercial lines, managing high-volume accounts, and cultivating strong partnerships with agencies to drive profitability and enhance customer satisfa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading premium accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, billing, and reconciliations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and controls, driving efficiency as th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to drive growth and profitability in middle market commercial insurance, managing a $200 million portfolio while fostering relationships and executing strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of excess casualty underwriting. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, evaluate risks, and drive profitability in the West region while enjoying a hybri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $180K *

Transform underwriting strategies by managing excess casualty business, fostering relationships with wholesale partners, and ensuring profitable outcomes while adhering to company guidelines and marke...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $180K *

Join a team that's focused on underwriting excess casualty business, building strong relationships with wholesale partners, and developing a profitable middle-market book while balancing speed and dis...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $111K *

Transform agency relationships by developing strategies, monitoring performance, and driving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market intelligence and facilitate business growth while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $160K *

Empower your career by managing financial reporting functions, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive strategic planning and data analytics while fostering a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Analyze and assess client financials to drive informed credit decisions, ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate with teams to support funding processes and enhance understanding of the commerc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $225K *

Shape the future of underwriting by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing agency partnerships to achieve profitable growth in the educational institutions sector...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $225K *

Help us drive profitable growth as you lead a specialty underwriting team, shape strategy, and enhance agency partnerships in the educational institutions sector. Your expertise will guide underwritin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Engage with agency partners and customers while delivering innovative underwriting solutions. Drive growth across multiple areas by managing a significant renewal book and generating new business oppo...

3 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.