Senior Marine Cargo Underwriter
Location: London
Reporting to: CEO
Overview
We are proud to be representing a highly profitable, staff-owned MGA that has established itself as a leader in specialty lines and is now expanding into Marine Cargo.
This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced underwriter to create, shape, and own a book of business within one of the most dynamic and strategically important areas of the market. The firm combines a lean, high-performance culture with a proven track record of growth, profitability, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Underwrite profitable Marine Cargo business in line with the companys strategy and risk appetite.
* Build and sustain strong relationships with Lloyds brokers, underwriters, and A+ rated capacity providers in London and internationally.
* Attract, manage, and grow underwriting capacity.
* Leverage proprietary data analytics to drive evidence-based, disciplined underwriting decisions.
* Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with colleagues to design tailored solutions across Marine Cargo risks.
* Drive the profitable development of the Marine Cargo portfolio, complementing the MGAs wider specialty offering.
Candidate Profile
* Proven track record in underwriting Marine Cargo (or closely related marine specialty lines).
* Established broker and market relationships in London and internationally.
* Demonstrated ability to attract and retain underwriting capacity.
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Analytical mindset, comfortable applying data-driven insights to underwriting.
* Entrepreneurial, proactive, and committed to building a long-term profitable book.
The Opportunity
* Join a staff-owned MGA with a differentiated model and potential for equity participation.
* Competitive remuneration package with performance-linked rewards.
* Operate in a lean, profitable, high-performance environment where your expertise will have a direct impact.
Access proprietary data analytics that set this MGA apart from competitors.