Senior Level Underwriting Team Lead Jobs

Senior level underwriting team lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of underwriting strategy, portfolio oversight, and the teams that execute risk decisions at scale. Openings 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 roles29
Top stateNew York
Top employerCNA Insurance
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type44% 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 Underwriting Team Lead 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 Underwriting Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level underwriting team lead job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have already owned underwriting outcomes, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set risk appetite guidelines, led a team through a book of business review, or driven process improvements across a unit carries more weight than tenure alone. Highlighting mentorship experience and cross-functional collaboration with actuarial, claims, or product teams gives a strong edge.

Which companies hire senior level underwriting team leads?

Companies hiring senior level underwriting team leads right now include CNA Insurance, Corebridge Financial, and AIG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from regional and national carriers, specialty insurers, managing general agents, and large financial services firms with complex commercial or personal lines portfolios.

Are there remote senior level underwriting team lead jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and line of business. About 56% of senior level underwriting team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the insurance and financial services sectors. Roles tied to large team oversight or hands-on account management tend to favor hybrid or on-site arrangements over fully remote.

What makes an underwriting team lead role senior level?

A senior level underwriting team lead role goes beyond reviewing submissions and approving risks. It involves setting underwriting standards for a team, owning the performance of a defined book or segment, mentoring junior and mid-level underwriters, and contributing to strategy decisions such as appetite shifts, pricing frameworks, or new product rollouts. The expectation is that you operate with significant autonomy and are accountable for team-level results.

Which industries hire the most senior level underwriting team leads?

Senior level underwriting team lead roles concentrate in Insurance and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage large, complex, or specialized risk portfolios that require experienced leadership to maintain underwriting discipline, guide teams through market shifts, and sustain profitability.