Senior Marine Cargo Underwriter

IDEX Consulting Ltd; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive/bonus structure

Strong compensation package

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm is seeking a Global Executive Recruiter for the Marine, Aviation & Transportation Insurance Markets. This role involves taking ownership of a $3.5 million marine cargo portfolio and progressing into a Head of Cargo role in the future. Candidates should have experience in underwriting Marine Cargo and building relationships with retail agents. The position offers a strong compensation package, long-term incentives, and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in underwriting Marine Cargo.
• Strong relationships with retail agents across the U.S.
• Understanding of Marine Cargo insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a $3.5 million marine cargo portfolio.
• Shape strategy and build broker relationships.
• Progress into a Head of Cargo role if desired.

Skills

Underwriting Marine Cargo

Building relationships with retail agents

Trading and negotiating

Job description

Global Executive Recruiter – Marine, Aviation & Transportation Insurance Markets

U.K | Europe | USA

This is a chance to take real ownership of a $3.5 million marine cargo portfolio, with the authority to underwrite business sourced through the MGA’s in-house wholesale broker as well as your own retail agents. As the cargo book grows toward $10 million in premium, you’ll be instrumental in shaping strategy, building broker (predominantly retail but some wholesale) relationships, and ultimately progressing into a Head of Cargo role in future if you want it.

Marine Cargo and Stock Throughput insurance is an evolving space. No two risks are the same—routes, weather, ports, geopolitics, packaging, and theft exposures ensure every underwriting decision is unique. If you enjoy autonomy, growth, and underwriting that actually challenges you, this role is one to strongly consider.

Base Pay Range

$120,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Compensation

Long‑term incentive/bonus structure plus a strong compensation package, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid setup.

What do you bring to the table?

You’ve spent several years underwriting Marine Cargo and know the market inside out. You’ve built strong, trusted relationships with retail agents across the U.S., and you understand how to trade, negotiate, and grow a profitable book.

You like the sharpness and pace of an MGA, but you’re not looking to build something from zero and have never entertained the switch.

This opportunity is different. You want a platform, backing, and momentum behind you so you can focus on what you do best: underwriting quality Marine Cargo and Pollution Liability business.

We are ideally looking for candidates based in New Jersey, New York, Atlanta or Virginia.

What will you receive in return?

Long‑term incentive/bonus structure, strong compensation package, and hybrid work setup.

Should you get in touch?

Well, if you like the idea of an MGA but always wanted to have a book to inherit then yes.

If you have aspirations to become a Head of Cargo, but can’t see this happening at your current insurance business, then absolutely yes!

Next steps – If you have a resume great, if not, no problem at all, we can help you with that.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Management

Industries

Insurance