Mission Underwriting Services

Head of Commercial Marine Underwriting

Remote (United States)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago

CRMBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationAccountingLeadershipCollaborationMentoringActuarial ScienceUnderwriting

About the role

By taking care of administrative complexities like compliance, risk management, accounting, and HR, we free you to focus on what you do best underwriting and distribution.
Built from the ground up, our purpose-driven technology simplifies workflows, enhances responsiveness, and eliminates the burden of outdated legacy systems.
This executive leadership role is responsible for underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, broker and carrier relationships, talent development, and profitable growth across Seafarer's commercial marine book of business.

Underwriting Leadership Develop and execute the underwriting strategy for Seafarer's commercial marine portfolio.
Maintain portfolio profitability while driving sustainable premium growth.
Partner with actuarial, claims, and carrier partners to optimize underwriting results.
Lead portfolio reviews and underwriting audits.
Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing underwriting team.
Business Development & Broker Relationships Build and maintain strategic relationships with retail and wholesale brokers nationwide.
Partner with distribution teams to identify new business opportunities and strengthen broker engagement.
Support the acquisition and retention of key accounts.
Strategic Growth Initiatives Partner with executive leadership to identify new marine products and market opportunities.
Support carrier negotiations and capacity discussions.

Experience 10+ years of commercial marine and/or ocean marine underwriting experience.
5+ years of underwriting leadership or management experience.

Strong broker and distribution relationships within the marine insurance marketplace.
Preferred Experience Experience with specialty yacht or inland marine products.
Experience leading underwriting teams in an MGA, carrier, program administrator, or specialty insurance environment.
Existing marine insurance carrier relationships.
Experience launching or expanding specialty insurance products.
Insurance designations preferred: CPCU AMIM ARM AU CRM or equivalent industry credentials Why Join Seafarer Marine?

Planned, in-office activities may be required on occasion (typically 2-4x per year).

We offer non-recourse capital for qualified underwriters, giving you a manageable risk profile with potential equity upside.
With access to our network of highly rated issuing carriers and reinsurance partners, you can secure coverage with less stress and uncertainty.

You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employment sponsorship/visa

This listing is sourced directly from Mission Underwriting Services's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.