Remote Head of Commercial Marine Underwriting & Growth

Mission US; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote First (US Based)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, 401K Match

Life and Disability Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Seafarer Marine, a nationwide marine underwriter, seeks a strategic Head of Commercial Marine Underwriting to lead underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, broker and carrier relationships, and talent development.

The role focuses on marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealers, charter vessels, and other marine exposures, with responsibility for profitable growth and expansion across the book.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial marine and/or ocean marine underwriting experience.
• 5+ years of underwriting leadership or management experience.
• Expertise underwriting: marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealers, charter and excursion vessels, commercial fishing vessels, marine operators.
• Experience with waterfront risks and related marine exposures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the underwriting strategy for Seafarer's commercial marine portfolio.
• Establish underwriting guidelines, authority levels, pricing strategies, and risk selection standards.
• Maintain portfolio profitability while driving sustainable premium growth.
• Evaluate large, complex marine risks requiring executive underwriting authority.
• Monitor loss trends, market conditions, and emerging marine exposures.
• Oversee performance of the commercial marine book, including premium growth, retention, loss ratio, and profitability metrics.
• Partner with actuarial, claims, and carrier partners to optimize underwriting results.
• Identify opportunities to expand product offerings, market segments, and geographic reach.
• Lead portfolio reviews and underwriting audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing underwriting team.
• Provide coaching on underwriting analysis, broker negotiations, and portfolio management.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with retail and wholesale brokers nationwide.
• Represent Seafarer at industry conferences, broker meetings, and marine industry events.
• Partner with distribution teams to identify new business opportunities and strengthen broker engagement.
• Support the acquisition and retention of key accounts.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify new marine products and market opportunities.
• Evaluate expansion opportunities within commercial marine, ocean marine, inland marine, and specialty yacht segments.
• Support carrier negotiations and capacity discussions.
• Contribute to overall business planning and growth strategy.

Skills

Senior underwriting experience

Leadership

Marinas

Yacht clubs

Boat dealers

Charter vessels

Commercial fishing vessels

Marine operators

Waterfront risks

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance designations (CPCU, AMIM, ARM, AU, CRM)

Job description

Seafarer Marine, a nationwide marine underwriter, seeks a strategic Head of Commercial Marine Underwriting to lead underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, broker and carrier relationships, and talent development.

The role focuses on marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealers, charter vessels, and other marine exposures, with responsibility for profitable growth and expansion across the book.