Job Description
Your new company
Are you an experienced Marine Hull professional looking to take the next step in your career with a leading global insurer? Hays is working exclusively with a highly respected, international insurance organisation to recruit a Senior Marine Hull Underwriter to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to work with complex, high-value risks across the global marine market.
Your new role
As a Senior Marine Hull Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing and developing a profitable portfolio of marine business. In this role, you will underwrite complex Marine Hull risks and negotiate terms with brokers across international markets. You will also take ownership of major and technically challenging claims, working closely with surveyors, adjusters and legal specialists to ensure they are handled efficiently and appropriately.
In addition, you will contribute to the strategic growth of the portfolio by maintaining and enhancing long-term relationships with brokers, shipowners and other key partners. You will ensure that all underwriting and claims activity complies fully with FCA regulations, Lloyd's requirements and internal governance frameworks.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you will bring substantial experience within Marine Hull insurance, whether from an underwriting, broking or complex claims background. You will have a strong technical understanding of maritime risks, policy wording and market developments, and you will be confident using market systems such as the Electronic Claims File (ECF).
You will also demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building capabilities, enabling you to work effectively with senior stakeholders. Professional qualifications such as ACII, or active progress towards them, will be seen as an advantage.What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a respected, collaborative global insurer offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. You will gain exposure to some of the most interesting and complex risks in the marine sector, along with strong opportunities for progression and continued professional development. The organisation fosters a supportive environment where expertise is valued and encouraged.
What you need to do now
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