Marine Underwriter Jobs
Marine Underwriter jobs are open across commercial shipping, cargo, hull, and offshore energy sectors, from junior analyst to senior underwriter and team lead, with specializations in ocean marine, inland marine, and marine liability. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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VictorDescription:
Victor Insurance Managers Inc. ( https://www.victorinsuranceus.com/ ), a subsidiary of Marsh, is the world's oldest and largest underwriting manager of specialty insurance, professional liability, and risk management programs. Our expertise lies in evaluating risks, implementing program marketing, developing, and executing risk management activities, and servicing accounts on behalf of our insurance company partners. We then distribute these products through our distribution network of licensed brokers.
We are seeking a motivated team player to join our growing Inland Marine team. Our National Builders Risk Program is part of the commercial small business marketplace. The ideal candidate would need to be able to be efficient and move quickly. The role can be based in any US Location where we have an office. hybrid or remote.
- Must have Inland Marine/Builders Risk experience
We will count on you to:
- Drive new business within both Builders Risk and the Contractors Equipment expansion to achieve budgeted goals.
- Collaborate with Underwriting assistants and outsourced teams for account evaluation and rating. Position accounts effectively with carriers and brokers to meet retention, rate, and profit objectives.
- Evaluate client exposure to loss and communicate risk eligibility and recommendations.
- Negotiate final terms and leverage the Victor value proposition with brokers.
What you need to have:
- BS/BA Degree or relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of Inland Marine Underwriting experience focused on Builders Risk & Contractors Equipment.
- Strong analytical aptitude and critical thinking skills demonstrated through work assignments.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and PAS/Underwriting systems.
What makes you stand out?
- A collaborative mindset with a commitment to personal accountability and timely delivery of work.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal colleagues, brokers, and carriers.
- Ability to educate and influence beyond your primary scope.
- Detail-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.
- Resourcefulness in bringing solutions and ideas to the firm while managing multiple priorities
- Prior experience with Quote, Bind and Issue agent portals
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Company:
VictorDescription:
Victor Insurance Managers Inc. ( https://www.victorinsuranceus.com/ ), a subsidiary of Marsh, is the world's oldest and largest underwriting manager of specialty insurance, professional liability, and risk management programs. Our expertise lies in evaluating risks, implementing program marketing, developing, and executing risk management activities, and servicing accounts on behalf of our insurance company partners. We then distribute these products through our distribution network of licensed brokers.
We are seeking a motivated team player to join our growing Inland Marine team. Our National Builders Risk Program is part of the commercial small business marketplace. The ideal candidate would need to be able to be efficient and move quickly. The role can be based in any US Location where we have an office. hybrid or remote.
- Must have Inland Marine/Builders Risk experience
We will count on you to:
- Drive new business within both Builders Risk and the Contractors Equipment expansion to achieve budgeted goals.
- Collaborate with Underwriting assistants and outsourced teams for account evaluation and rating. Position accounts effectively with carriers and brokers to meet retention, rate, and profit objectives.
- Evaluate client exposure to loss and communicate risk eligibility and recommendations.
- Negotiate final terms and leverage the Victor value proposition with brokers.
What you need to have:
- BS/BA Degree or relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of Inland Marine Underwriting experience focused on Builders Risk & Contractors Equipment.
- Strong analytical aptitude and critical thinking skills demonstrated through work assignments.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and PAS/Underwriting systems.
What makes you stand out?
- A collaborative mindset with a commitment to personal accountability and timely delivery of work.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal colleagues, brokers, and carriers.
- Ability to educate and influence beyond your primary scope.
- Detail-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.
- Resourcefulness in bringing solutions and ideas to the firm while managing multiple priorities
- Prior experience with Quote, Bind and Issue agent portals
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
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Who's Hiring
- The Hartford10
- Travelers4
- Chubb Insurance4
- Zurich Insurance3
- IFG Companies2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marine underwriter jobs.
- Three to seven years of marine underwriting experience across hull, cargo, or liability lines
- Working knowledge of marine policy forms including Institute Cargo Clauses and Jones Act coverage
- Experience using underwriting platforms such as Oceanwide, BriteCore, or proprietary carrier systems
- Strong financial analysis skills for evaluating vessel valuations, trade routes, and loss ratios
- Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AIME) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
Tips for Your Marine Underwriter Job Search
Tailor your resume to cargo classes
Hiring managers scan for the specific classes of business you've underwritten. Call out hull, cargo, protection and indemnity, or offshore energy explicitly in your work history rather than listing generic underwriting duties.
Pursue the AIME or AU designation
Many marine underwriting postings list the Associate in Marine Insurance Management or the Associate in Underwriting as a preferred credential. Earning either signals formal marine-specific training and separates you from general P&C candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marine underwriter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your treaty and facultative experience
Job descriptions routinely distinguish between treaty and facultative reinsurance exposure. Note which you have handled, the premium volume involved, and any surplus lines authority you hold so reviewers can place you accurately.
Prepare for a risk submission walk-through
Marine underwriting interviews commonly include a live case where you assess a vessel schedule or cargo submission. Practice articulating how you evaluate vessel age, flag state, trading area, and loss history before you get to the room.
Negotiate against your renewal book value
When discussing compensation, anchor to the premium volume you managed or renewed rather than your current salary. Marine underwriters who can quantify retention rates and premium growth give hiring managers a concrete basis for a stronger offer.
Marine Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marine underwriters?
The most active employers for marine underwriters right now are The Hartford, Travelers, and Chubb Insurance, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at specialty insurers, Lloyd's syndicates, and large commercial carriers with dedicated ocean or inland marine divisions.
How many marine underwriter jobs are remote?
About 93% of marine underwriter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully in-office roles more common at Lloyd's market and surplus lines shops. Inland marine and cargo positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hull and offshore energy roles more often require on-site presence for broker relationship management.
How do you become a marine underwriter?
Start with a degree in business, finance, or risk management, then enter the industry through a general underwriting trainee program or a junior role at a carrier with a marine division. Build product-specific knowledge in hull, cargo, or liability, pursue the AIME designation, and move into dedicated marine underwriting as experience grows. Relationships with marine brokers accelerate advancement.
Can you get a marine underwriter job with little experience?
Yes, some carriers hire underwriting trainees or junior analysts specifically to develop them into marine underwriters. Candidates with general P&C underwriting experience, a risk management degree, or a background in maritime logistics, vessel operations, or marine surveying have a realistic path in. Demonstrating familiarity with ocean or inland marine policy forms in interviews helps offset limited direct underwriting history.
What does the marine underwriter interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screening with a recruiter or HR contact, a technical interview with a senior underwriter or underwriting manager covering policy interpretation and risk evaluation, and often a case study where you assess a live submission. Final rounds may include a meeting with a regional director or chief underwriting officer, particularly for senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to marine underwriter jobs?
You can find and apply to marine underwriter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience in hull, cargo, inland marine, or offshore energy, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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