Job DescriptionThe RoleResponsible for all aspects of marketing and underwriting of US Ocean marine insurance products offered with a particular emphasis on Hull and Liability. The role is specific to US marine business and individual must have a general understanding of regional underwriting nuances for all ocean marine product lines written.
Responsibilities- Effectively market Canopius' capabilities, appetite and generate risk opportunities from retail and wholesale brokers and all other production sources in the US Marine space.
- Help to grow overall US marine book with an emphasis on Hull and Liability growth.
- Actively participate in client meetings with current Insureds as well as prospects to secure important underwriting information to assist with decision making.
- Perform all aspects of the underwriting process including risk assessment, underwriting analysis and determine risk adequacy.
- Properly rate, quote and bind risk in line with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
- Understand and continue to stay up to date surrounding the economic and legal issues impacting the US Maritime industry.
- Actively participate in the US and Global Canopius Marine underwriting meetings to stay up to date and add value to these discussions.
- Ensure all aspects of compliance surrounding file documentation and decisions are properly maintained for regulatory and other reporting requirements.
- Assume and handle renewal book from previous underwriter.
Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years marine insurance underwriting experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Marketing capability preferably with existing market contacts
- Ability and willingness to travel and meet with clients, brokers, and insureds throughout the US.
- IT literacy including working knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- College degree preferred.
Salary Range: $190,000 - $225,000
Our benefitsWe offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory 401k, discretionary bonus, insurances including medical, dental and vision cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
