Senior Cargo & Freight Underwriter

IPS Group Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 2,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Marine Underwriter to manage a diverse portfolio of marine cargo and freight risks. The role offers the chance to impact both commercially and strategically within a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include driving underwriting strategy and supporting junior team members. The position provides competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefits in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Significant experience in marine cargo and/or freight underwriting.
• Strong broker-facing skills and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to operate confidently within underwriting authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse book of SME and mid-market marine cargo and freight risks.
• Support growth through broker engagement and market development.
• Shape underwriting strategy and support junior underwriters.

Skills

Marine cargo underwriting

Freight underwriting

Broker engagement

Job description

Senior Marine Underwriter

Location: Birmingham or Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We’re partnering with a leading insurer to recruit an experienced Senior Marine Underwriter to join their high-performing Cargo & Freight team, based in either Birmingham or Manchester.

This is a key appointment within the Marine division, offering the opportunity to manage a well-established and diverse book of SME and mid-market marine cargo and freight risks, with premiums typically ranging from £2.5k to £100k. The role will have a mix focus on new business and renewals, while also supporting growth through broker engagement and market development.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of your portfolio, exercising underwriting authority with confidence and sound commercial judgment. You’ll bring depth of expertise in marine cargo and freight, helping shape underwriting strategy, support junior underwriters, and play a hands‑on role in driving both profitability and service excellence.

Qualifications

To be considered, you'll need significant experience in marine cargo and/or freight underwriting, ideally with exposure to mid‑market and more complex risks. A solid understanding of marine clauses, logistics, and global supply chain exposures is essential, as is the ability to operate confidently within your underwriting authority. You’ll also bring strong broker‑facing skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proven track record of underwriting profitable business in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑respected and forward‑thinking insurer that values technical expertise, encourages innovation, and supports professional growth. If you're looking for a senior position where you can make real impact, both commercially and strategically, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Full support is also available if you wish to pursue or complete professional insurance qualifications.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036