Livestock Inland/Ocean Marine Underwriter

The Jonus Group; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Base salary $150k–$175k

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks a Senior Underwriter for inland marine and ocean cargo focused livestock transportation. This fully remote desk role evaluates submissions, analyzes risk, and sets terms without sales duties.

Candidates should have 5–10+ years of commercial underwriting experience in inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, or related specialties, able to work independently in a nationwide remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Expertise in inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, farm underwriting.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new business submissions involving livestock transportation.
• Assess inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, and livestock-related transportation exposures.
• Analyze risk characteristics, transportation methods, routes, transit conditions, and potential loss exposures.
• Determine appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing based on underwriting guidelines.
• Review applications, supporting documentation, and loss histories to determine insurability.
• Identify potential risk concerns and recommend appropriate underwriting solutions.
• Manage a consistent flow of referrals and submissions provided by program leadership.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support profitable growth and the development of the livestock transportation portfolio.

Skills

Inland Marine underwriting

Ocean Cargo underwriting

Risk assessment

Remote work

Underwriting decisions

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to join a specialized marine insurance program focused on the transportation. This is a fully remote, desk underwriting role where you will evaluate submissions, assess risks, and make sound underwriting decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, or farm-related risks, with the ability to apply their expertise to transit exposures. This position offers the opportunity to focus exclusively on underwriting, as business development and referral generation are managed by the program's leadership.

Senior Inland Marine / Ocean Cargo Underwriter

Specialty: Livestock Transit & Transportation

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $150,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote, anywhere in the United States.
• Focus: Pure desk underwriting with no sales or business development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new business submissions involving livestock transportation.
• Assess inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, and livestock-related transportation exposures.
• Analyze risk characteristics, transportation methods, routes, transit conditions, and potential loss exposures.
• Determine appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing based on underwriting guidelines.
• Review applications, supporting documentation, and loss histories to determine insurability.
• Identify potential risk concerns and recommend appropriate underwriting solutions.
• Manage a consistent flow of referrals and submissions provided by program leadership.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support profitable growth and the development of the livestock transportation portfolio.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5–10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in inland marine, ocean cargo, agricultural, farm, or related specialty underwriting.
• Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment capabilities.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex or specialized transportation exposures.
• Experience establishing coverage terms, evaluating pricing, and making independent underwriting decisions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.