Vice President - Inland Marine Underwriter

IDEX Consulting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Leadership development programs

Job summary

IDEX Consulting is seeking an Inland Marine Underwriter in the NY/NJ/Philadelphia area. You’ll write profitable business with territorial autonomy, building strong broker relationships and delivering consistent underwriting results.

The role offers significant authority, a hybrid work model (3 days remote, 2 days in the office), and access to leadership development programs for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant Inland Marine underwriting authority and autonomy.
• Proven ability to build broker relationships and grow profitable book.
• Willingness to participate in leadership development programs.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Inland Marine business with autonomy within assigned territory.
• Develop and nurture broker relationships to grow profitable premium.
• Collaborate with sales and leadership programs for career progression.

Skills

Broker relationships

Underwriting

Autonomy in decisions

Territory management

Leadership development

Profitability focus

Tools

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Are you an Inland Marine Underwriter in New York, Jersey or Philadelphia tired of being measured solely on top line growth targets and looking for a business that takes a longer-term view?

What if you could have the autonomy to build relationships with the brokers you actually want to work with, write profitable business within your territory, and be trusted to make decisions rather than constantly seeking approval?

This opportunity offers exactly that.

Backed by the strength and stability of a large multinational insurer, you'll join a business focused on sustainable growth and long-term profitability rather than the aggressive growth-at-all-costs model that's become increasingly common across parts of the market.

They're not trying to be the cheapest insurer in the room either.

Instead, they've built their reputation on delivering exceptional service, strong broker relationships, and consistent underwriting results.

The firm is also investing heavily in technology, AI and automation tools to help underwriters spend less time on administration and achieve faster turnaround times for brokers and clients.

And if your ambitions stretch beyond underwriting?

You’ll have access to sales and leadership development programmes designed to prepare high-performing individuals for future leadership opportunities.

Why might this role appeal to you?

• Base salary up to $150,000
• 25% target bonus with a strong history of annual payouts
• Significant underwriting authority and autonomy
• Leadership development programmes designed to prepare high performers for future management opportunities
• Established book of business to inherit and grow
• Hybrid working model - 3 days from home, 2 days in the office

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building broker relationships, developing profitable business, and becoming a recognised specialist within Inland Marine.

In return, you’ll receive a highly competitive compensation package, strong benefits including medical, dental and 401(k), ongoing professional development, wellness incentives, and the chance to join a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.