Senior Marine Underwriter (Hull/P&I)

One80 Intermediaries; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,200 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm seeks a Hull & P&I Senior Underwriter to manage and underwrite new business within the Ocean Marine sector. The role involves fostering agency relationships, leading teams, and negotiating reinsurance. Candidates should have over 5 years in marine underwriting. The pay range is $84,200 - $175,000 annually, along with bonus eligibility. This position offers room for professional development within a globally recognized platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial marine underwriting, including experience with hull and P&I.
• Desire for professional development through industry courses.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage new business and renewals in the Ocean Marine space.
• Select, rate, and underwrite accounts to achieve profitability targets.
• Manage relationships with assigned agencies and support business development.
• Coordinate claims handling with internal and external resources.
• Negotiate reinsurance placements as required.
• Assist in the training and development of other team members.

Skills

Experience in commercial marine underwriting

Agency relationship management

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Hull & P&I Senior Underwriter, you will underwrite and manage new business and renewals within the Ocean Marine space, with a focus on commercial fishing, passenger vessels, and other Hull/P&I exposures. This role requires deep industry expertise, technical underwriting skills, and the ability to foster strong agency relationships. You will work within One80’s specialized marine practice and be a key contributor to program growth and profitability.

Your Impact:

• New Business & Renewals: Select, rate, and underwrite new and renewal accounts to achieve production, retention, and profitability targets within your defined authority.
• Agency Relationship Management: Manage relationships with assigned agencies, conduct quarterly agency visits, and support new business development through proactive engagement.
• Team Collaboration: Provide guidance and task delegation to team members including Analysts, Raters, Associate Underwriters, and Underwriting Technicians.
• Claims Coordination: Work with internal and external claims resources to ensure coordinated claims handling and client support.
• Referral Management: Refer risks that exceed your authority to the Department Manager, accompanied by thorough analysis and recommendations.
• Workflow Management: Maintain an efficient workflow and underwriting process for your assigned territory, meeting departmental service and operational standards.
• Reinsurance Negotiation: Negotiate excess or quota-share reinsurance placements when required to meet capacity or pricing needs.
• Training & Mentorship: Assist in the training and development of other team members by sharing your expertise and supporting skill development.
• Performance Monitoring: Track results including hit ratios, lost business, and profitability against goals defined by the Department Manager.
• Market Engagement: Attend industry events, stay informed on market trends, and deepen product expertise in Hull & P&I coverage areas.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial marine underwriting, including experience with hull and P&I
• Ability and desire to continue professional development through industry and/or outside courses to obtain a professional designation.

One80 Intermediaries is part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, a global insurance distribution platform that offers deep specialization, scale, and innovation across wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance. With more than 7,000 professionals worldwide and a collective portfolio exceeding $18 billion in premium placed in 2024, our combined organization delivers a diverse trading platform for insurance carriers as well as expanded access and niche solutions for brokers and customers navigating complex and hard-to-place risks. The platform combines entrepreneurial culture with operational excellence to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value across the insurance ecosystem.

If you have any questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail].

In addition to the pay range below, this role also includes bonus eligibility.

Pay Range:

$84,200 - $175,000 Annual

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.