Senior Ocean Marine Underwriter (Hull & Liability)

Accountabilities

• Underwrite profitable new and renewal ocean marine business, applying sound risk selection, pricing, and portfolio management practices.
• Evaluate marine risks across hull, protection and indemnity (P&I), marine general liability, excess, and related marine property exposures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned agents and brokers, serving as a trusted underwriting partner and responding effectively to market opportunities.
• Review policy servicing requests and ensure appropriate underwriting decisions and documentation throughout the policy lifecycle.
• Analyze inspection reports and compare findings with information gathered during underwriting to identify discrepancies, assess risk quality, and determine appropriate actions.
• Develop and support sales and marketing initiatives that strengthen distribution relationships and contribute to profitable portfolio growth.
• Develop and support sales and marketing initiatives that strengthen distribution relationships and contribute to profitable portfolio growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships and business within target territories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support efficient underwriting operations, policy servicing, and portfolio performance.
• Stay current with marine insurance developments, underwriting practices, licensing requirements, and relevant market trends through ongoing professional education.
• Use available technology and automation tools effectively to support underwriting, communication, documentation, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate ownership, sound judgment, and flexibility when managing complex risks, broker needs, and business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate insurance designation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial marine underwriting or closely related marine insurance experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of marine general liability, hull/P&I, excess, and marine property products.
• Solid understanding of the regional marine insurance market; national marine market knowledge is a plus.
• Strong underwriting judgment with the ability to evaluate exposures, identify risk factors, and make commercially sound decisions.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain productive agent and broker relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with brokers, agents, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable using Microsoft products and company-specific automation and technology tools.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple underwriting and servicing priorities effectively.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours when business needs require.
• Commitment to continuing education and maintaining required insurance licensing.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in supporting both profitable growth and long-term portfolio performance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $100,000–$175,000, based on experience.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and sick time.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing specialty insurance platform.
• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment with experienced specialty insurance professionals.
• Meaningful autonomy and the opportunity to influence underwriting strategy, broker relationships, and portfolio growth.