Senior Underwriter, Marine

Position Summary

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of complex commercial marine and specialty insurance risks while driving profitable growth and maintaining strong broker relationships. This role exercises broad underwriting authority develops underwriting strategies for new and renewal business negotiates terms and pricing and serves as a technical resource and mentor to underwriting staff. The successful candidate will possess strong underwriting expertise relationship management skills and the ability to balance production goals with disciplined risk selection.

What will your job entail

Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal commercial marine and specialty insurance accounts within established underwriting authority. Evaluate complex risks including financial operational contractual and loss exposure information to determine acceptability and pricing. Analyze submissions loss experience exposure data surveys valuations and other underwriting information to make informed underwriting decisions. Develop coverage structures pricing strategies terms conditions and underwriting recommendations consistent with company guidelines and profitability objectives. Negotiate pricing coverage and terms directly with brokers agents and insureds. Build and maintain strong relationships with producers brokers agents carrier partners and key clients to support new business production and retention. Monitor account profitability and portfolio performance identifying trends and implementing corrective actions as needed. Issue quotations indications binders endorsements and policy documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines. Manage renewal strategies and proactively identify growth opportunities within existing accounts. Review and approve underwriting documentation referrals and transactions within delegated authority levels. Provide technical guidance training and mentorship to Underwriters Underwriting Associates and other team members. Collaborate with claims compliance operations accounting and distribution teams to ensure effective account management and service delivery. Assist with the development and implementation of underwriting guidelines procedures and best practices. Support facility management bordereaux reporting carrier reporting requirements and portfolio analytics as applicable. Participate in strategic initiatives product development process improvements and business planning activities. Represent the company at industry events conferences broker meetings and client functions to strengthen market presence and relationships.

Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent insurance industry experience. Minimum of 7-10 years of commercial underwriting brokerage or related insurance experience. Demonstrated experience underwriting complex marine transportation energy specialty or commercial casualty risks. Proven ability to manage broker relationships and independently drive profitable business growth. Strong understanding of policy forms coverage analysis risk assessment and underwriting principles. Excellent negotiation communication and relationship management skills. Strong analytical organizational and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in underwriting systems policy administration systems Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Commercial marine underwriting experience including Hull & Machinery Protection & Indemnity Marine General Liability MEL Excess Liability Inland Marine or Transportation risks. Existing broker and industry relationships within marine energy transportation or specialty insurance markets. CPCU ARM AU AMIM or other industry designations. Experience managing delegated authority programs facilities MGAs or Lloyds business. Prior experience mentoring or leading underwriting staff.

Advanced knowledge of commercial insurance principles underwriting practices and coverage analysis. Strong understanding of marine and specialty insurance exposures and market conditions. Ability to independently evaluate structure and negotiate complex insurance transactions. Excellent portfolio management and profitability analysis skills. Strong producer relationship management and business development capabilities. Ability to make sound underwriting decisions under broad authority levels. Strong leadership coaching and mentoring skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $104000.00 - $130000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors such as training transferable skills work experience licensure and certification business needs and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards visit our website provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at

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