This senior role combines marketing, underwriting, and claims handling for a portfolio of clients in the marine and transport sector. It provides a unique opportunity to work with a diverse client base while enjoying a high level of responsibility and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Underwriting: Manage and maintain existing client portfolios, provide new business and renewal quotes.
* Customer Insight: Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and risk profiles.
* Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with clients, brokers, industry professionals, and legal advisors.
* Industry Representation: Represent our client at international industry events and network with peers.
* Marketing & Education: Assist in creating guidance, loss prevention, and marketing materials; deliver presentations and webinars.
* Claims Handling: Ensure efficient, cost-effective claims management.
* Business Development: Identify and develop new sales opportunities across multiple channels.
Person Specification:
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marine or transport claims or underwriting.
* Strong interest in and knowledge of the marine and transport industry.
* Adaptable and willing to engage across a wide range of responsibilities.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
* Proven ability to develop relationships at all levels of seniority.
* Strong negotiation and closing skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Highly motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
* Confident public speaking and networking abilities.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, including occasional travel outside normal working hours.