Marine Cargo Underwriter

Nabu Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized marine cargo insurance provider in London is seeking an experienced Marine Cargo Underwriter to create and own a profitable book of business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in underwriting marine cargo and strong relationships with Lloyds brokers. This role offers a competitive remuneration package in a high-performance environment with the potential for equity participation.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Performance-linked rewards

Potential for equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting Marine Cargo or related marine specialty lines.
• Established broker and market relationships in London and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and retain underwriting capacity.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable Marine Cargo business.
• Build and sustain relationships with Lloyds brokers and A+ rated capacity providers.
• Drive the development of the Marine Cargo portfolio.

Skills

Underwriting Marine Cargo

Negotiation Skills

Data Analytics

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Marine Cargo Underwriter
Location: London
Reporting to: CEO

Overview

We are proud to be representing a highly profitable, staff-owned MGA that has established itself as a leader in specialty lines and is now expanding into Marine Cargo.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced underwriter to create, shape, and own a book of business within one of the most dynamic and strategically important areas of the market. The firm combines a lean, high-performance culture with a proven track record of growth, profitability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite profitable Marine Cargo business in line with the companys strategy and risk appetite.

Build and sustain strong relationships with Lloyds brokers, underwriters, and A+ rated capacity providers in London and internationally.

Attract, manage, and grow underwriting capacity.

Leverage proprietary data analytics to drive evidence-based, disciplined underwriting decisions.

Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with colleagues to design tailored solutions across Marine Cargo risks.

Drive the profitable development of the Marine Cargo portfolio, complementing the MGAs wider specialty offering.

Candidate Profile

Proven track record in underwriting Marine Cargo (or closely related marine specialty lines).

Established broker and market relationships in London and internationally.

Demonstrated ability to attract and retain underwriting capacity.

Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Analytical mindset, comfortable applying data-driven insights to underwriting.

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and committed to building a long-term profitable book.

The Opportunity

Join a staff-owned MGA with a differentiated model and potential for equity participation.

Competitive remuneration package with performance-linked rewards.

Operate in a lean, profitable, high-performance environment where your expertise will have a direct impact.

Access proprietary data analytics that set this MGA apart from competitors.