Risk Consultant - Marine

XL CATLIN; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marine Risk Consultant to join its dynamic team. This role involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments for marine activities, collaborating with underwriters, and developing customized risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in marine insurance and risk consulting, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for both remote and office work, and provides opportunities to engage with clients and industry partners. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and client success, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellness Programs

Competitive Retirement Savings Plan

Learning Opportunities

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Moderate to extensive experience in Marine and/or Inland Marine Insurance or Risk consulting.
• Good experience in cargo handling, stowage, and securing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for clients involved in marine activities.
• Collaborate closely with underwriters to ensure thorough understanding of coverage options.
• Prepare and present detailed risk assessment reports and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Marine and Inland Marine Insurance

Risk Consulting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Client Orientation

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Bachelor's degree in Marine Studies

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Risk Consultant - Marine (

Job Number:

13001974D20250421 )

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New York, NY I Morristown, NJ I Exton, PA I USA

At AXA XL we solve today’s complex risks to drive tomorrow’s innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyze deeper. Dream bigger.

The world becomes increasingly complex, unpredictable and inter-connected. To manage and mitigate the risks every business face, client’s need a robust global partner. AXA XL offer customized risk management solutions and consulting services to understand and quantify the risks each company faces today or may face tomorrow. We help clients avoid preventable losses and minimize the impacts of events beyond their control.

The Senior Marine Risk Consultant is embedded into AXA XL Risk Consulting but works in close daily interaction with the Ocean and Inland Marine underwriting teams.

The primary scope of work encompasses logistics and storage for various types of cargo, marine contractors’ equipment, and builder’s risk. Depending on the skills of the job holder, it may also include support for other specialty lines, such as fine art and specie, aquaculture, and livestock.

You will be responsible for supporting the underwriting team in any risk control aspects, developing, promoting and proposing risk control and risk consultancy capabilities to the Assureds and Brokers, as well as participating to regional marketing initiatives.

You will be based in one of our offices, either in New York, Exton, PA or Philadelphia, PA; we are excited to have implemented our Smart Working initiative offering a hybrid way of working, combining both remote and office working.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for clients involved in ocean and inland marine activities, including transportation risks, marine contractors' equipment, and builder’s risk, encompassing installation projects, renovations, and rehabilitations.
• Assess storage exposures and organize surveys related to transport and warehouse risks.
• Analyze building construction, fire protection features, process operations, and special hazards.
• Review client operations, policies, and procedures to identify potential risks and develop customized risk management strategies.
• Collaborate closely with underwriters to ensure a thorough understanding of coverage options, policy terms, and conditions related to marine insurance.
• Prepare and present detailed risk assessment reports and recommendations to clients.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in marine and inland marine risk management to provide informed guidance.
• Advise clients on effective risk mitigation techniques and loss prevention strategies tailored to their specific operations.
• Foster and maintain robust relationships with clients, underwriters, and industry partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Participate in industry events and networking opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and expand the company’s presence in the marine and construction sectors.
• Review quotes and renewal offers to provide risk control recommendations related to transport and logistics risks.
• Attend meetings with brokers and clients.
• Participate in lectures and workshops on loss prevention.
• Contribute to the development of innovative, technology-based risk control proposals.
• Local travel will be required.

You will report to the Regional Engineering Leader.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Marine Studies, or a related field.
• Moderate to extensive experience in Marine and/or Inland Marine Insurance or Risk consulting, or relevant role with specific expertise in transportation, logistics and storage risks, builder’s risk and marine contractors' equipment.
• Good experience in cargo handling, stowage and securing is an advantage.
• Understanding of marine and inland marine insurance products.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Client and solution oriented, Analytical skills and innovative thinking.
• Good communication skills in different cultural environments, Fluent in English. Any other language is an advantage.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits.
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 83,500 - 145,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Location: US-NY-New York

Other Locations

US-PA-Exton, US-PA-Philadelphia, US-NJ-Morristown

Job Field

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type

Job Type: Standard

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.