Senior Marine Underwriter - Recreational Yachts
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteMust live in the United States. Occasional in-office activities, typically 2–4 times per year, may be required.
InsuranceUnderwriting
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or at least five years of experience in marine insurance underwriting.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Self-motivation, dependability, problem-solving skills, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment sponsorship or a visa.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a profitable book of business within loss ratio and premium volume targets.
- Collect, review, and analyze applicants' relevant history and records.
- Obtain additional applicant information as needed to determine eligibility and pricing.
- Determine risk level, premium costs, and deductibles.
- Negotiate and define insurance policy terms with brokers.
- Assist in developing and enforcing underwriting rules and guidelines to maximize productivity and underwriting consistency.
- Assess insurability and associated risks through comprehensive analysis of insurance applications, underwriting guidelines, and supporting documents.
- Review and underwrite complex insurance policies in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate financial statements, loss history, and other relevant data to assess clients' financial stability and viability.
- Use underwriting guidelines, actuarial data, and market trends to determine appropriate policy pricing and rating structures.
- Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to negotiate policy terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining relationships and providing customer service.
- Prepare and issue accurate policy documentation, including policy wordings, endorsements, and related documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Provide clients with risk management recommendations and advice, including loss prevention, safety measures, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging sector risks to adapt underwriting strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior underwriters through support, training, and sharing industry expertise to promote professional development and team success.
- Ensure compliance with internal underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, maintaining ethical and professional standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the commercial insurance industry and regulatory environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.
About the company
Mission Underwriting Managers helps people launch their own insurance program by providing capital, access to issuing paper and reinsurance, and a turnkey technology and operations platform. Clients receive non-recourse capital and an equity upside while Mission handles governance, compliance, accounting, HR, and back-office tasks, freeing them to focus on underwriting and distribution. The platform speeds market entry with a purpose-built tech stack that streamlines policy administration, risk management, and regulatory filings. A panel of issuers and reinsurers reduces sourcing stress, and the goal is to enable qualified underwriters to start and grow programs quickly with manageable risk and strong support.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arizona
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MISSION finished 2025 above $700 million GWP after five new programs.
- Capital Bay joined MISSION Latin America on July 14, 2026, expanding regional volume.
- Trevanti launched October 1, 2026, opening Continental Europe and surety demand.
What critics are saying
- A severe loss in Trevanti or Capital Bay strains Mission's capacity providers.
- France, Ireland, the UK, and Latin America multiply compliance and operating failures.
- MISSION depends on founder-led underwriting talent; departures break program origination and retention.
What makes Mission Underwriting Managers unique
- Five-year A- rated capacity commitment underpins de novo program launches.
- Talage acquisition gives Mission in-house submission software and API-driven distribution.
- Local regulated entities in Ireland, the UK, and Miami support cross-border underwriting.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Parental Leave