Senior Level Chief Underwriting Officer Jobs

Senior level chief underwriting officer jobs place experienced underwriting leaders in charge of portfolio risk strategy, enterprise-wide underwriting guidelines, and the teams that execute them. Roles are concentrated across Insurance and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like CNA Insurance, Corebridge Financial, and AIG hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top stateNew York
Top employerCNA Insurance
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type42% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Financial & Underwriting Consultant
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Financial & Underwriting Consultant
Alliant Insurance Services
Maryland
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Consulting & Professional Services
Finance
Accounting
Business Development
Project Management
$100k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Manager, Independent Commercial Payment Product Credit Underwriting
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Senior Manager, Independent Commercial Payment Product Credit Underwriting
Huntington Bank
New York, New York
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
$125k - $255k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Underwriting Manager
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Underwriting Manager
Amerant Bank
Miramar, Florida
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Manager - Underwriting Life & Disability
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Manager - Underwriting Life & Disability
Universal Insurance
Guaynabo, PR
Business Operations
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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CRE Underwriting Portfolio Manager Sr
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CRE Underwriting Portfolio Manager Sr
FlagStar Bank
Troy, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$106k - $166k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Chief Underwriting Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

CNA Insurance4 open roles
Corebridge Financial4 open roles
AIG2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Banking & Financial Services

Senior Level Chief Underwriting Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level chief underwriting officer job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of underwriting strategy across complex, high-value portfolios, not just technical proficiency. Candidates who can show they have redesigned risk frameworks, led underwriting teams through market cycles, and influenced enterprise-level decisions stand out. Executive presence, cross-functional credibility with actuarial and finance leadership, and a history of mentoring junior underwriters all sharpen a candidacy at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level chief underwriting officers?

Companies hiring senior level chief underwriting officers right now include CNA Insurance, Corebridge Financial, and AIG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large commercial insurers, specialty lines carriers, reinsurance firms, and financial institutions with significant underwriting operations that require seasoned executive leadership.

Are there remote senior level chief underwriting officer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability at the executive level is more selective than at mid-level roles. About 58% of senior level chief underwriting officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common format for roles that carry board-level reporting responsibilities or require regular presence with underwriting teams.

What makes a chief underwriting officer role senior level?

Senior level chief underwriting officer roles are defined by enterprise-wide accountability rather than functional execution. Expectations include setting the organization's overall underwriting philosophy, owning profitability outcomes across product lines, directing risk appetite decisions in partnership with the C-suite, and building or leading the underwriting function itself. Mentoring underwriting managers and representing the function to boards or regulators also distinguishes these roles from mid-level positions.

Which industries hire the most senior level chief underwriting officers?

Senior Level chief underwriting officer roles concentrate in Insurance and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they carry the largest and most complex risk portfolios, require enterprise-level underwriting governance, and face regulatory environments that demand a dedicated senior executive overseeing underwriting strategy.