Marine & Aviation Underwriter

Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the Risk Management team in Copenhagen. You will manage marine and aviation insurance programmes across global operations, coordinating with insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders to support renewals, coverage decisions and risk assessments.

The role requires 2+ years in insurance or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills. Office-based work with a global network and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management or a related field.
• Experience with marine, aviation, logistics, shipping or transportation insurance is highly desirable.
• Understanding of insurance policy structures, coverage interpretation and renewal processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret complex operational and exposure data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, proactive and service-oriented with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance programmes covering owned fleet, chartered vessels and aviation operations.
• Support the annual renewal process for marine and aviation insurance policies, including data collection and coordination with insurers and brokers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on insurance coverage, exclusions and risk transfer solutions.
• Partner with Chartering, Fleet Management and Claims teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Collect, validate and analyse exposure and claims data to support renewals, reporting and risk assessments.
• Develop risk submissions for new and evolving business exposures.
• Liaise with insurers, reinsurers and brokers regarding policy placement, renewals and programme administration.
• Review contractual insurance requirements and provide insurance-related guidance.
• Coordinate with administrative support teams to ensure accurate policy documentation and invoicing.
• Prepare insurance-related reporting and premium allocations.
• Contribute to process improvements and digitalisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Team worker

Job description

Insurance Specialist - Marine or Aviation

Are you passionate about marine and aviation insurance? Do complex risks, international operations and commercial problem-solving motivate you? Would you like to join a high-performing team that plays a critical role in protecting one of the world's leading logistics companies? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

What We Offer

At Maersk, you will join a collaborative and experienced Risk Management team that tackles complex challenges and helps shape the future of risk management. You will work in a dynamic international environment with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to continuous improvement. You will gain exposure to some of the most complex marine and aviation insurance programmes in the industry while building a strong network across Maersk and the global insurance market.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Insurance Specialist to join our Risk Management team in Copenhagen. You will work closely with business stakeholders, insurers and brokers to manage marine and aviation insurance programmes across our global operations. This role supports insurance programmes covering approximately 400 owned vessels, 400 chartered vessels and Maersk aviation operations. You will play a key role in policy renewals, coverage advisory, underwriting activities and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage insurance programmes covering owned fleet, chartered vessels and aviation operations.
• Support the annual renewal process for marine and aviation insurance policies, including data collection, risk submissions and coordination with insurers and brokers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on insurance coverage, exclusions and risk transfer solutions.
• Partner with Chartering, Fleet Management and Claims teams to ensure insurance coverage aligns with operational requirements.
• Collect, validate and analyse exposure and claims data to support renewals, reporting and risk assessments.
• Develop risk submissions for new and evolving business exposures.
• Liaise with insurers, reinsurers and brokers regarding policy placement, renewals and ongoing programme administration.
• Review contractual insurance requirements and provide insurance-related guidance.
• Coordinate with administrative support teams to ensure accurate policy documentation, invoicing and programme administration.
• Prepare insurance-related reporting and premium allocations.
• Contribute to process improvements and digitalisation initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of experience within insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management or a related field.
• Experience with marine, aviation, logistics, shipping, cargo or transportation insurance is highly desirable.
• Understanding of insurance policy structures, coverage interpretation and renewal processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret complex operational and exposure data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, proactive and service-oriented with a hands-on approach.
• Legal or contract review experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience working with international teams and external insurance partners.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

Why Maersk?

This is an opportunity to build an extensive network across Maersk and the global insurance industry while gaining exposure to Maersk's in-house insurance company and contributing to the protection of a truly global business.

Work location

This is an office-based role and, from 1 January 2027, colleagues will be expected to work onsite five days a week in line with Maersk workplace policy. #LI-HV1 #LI-Onsite

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.