Senior Commercial Marine Underwriter – Director

AGIA Affinity

Senior Marine Underwriter / Director leading underwriting strategy and distribution expansion across marine lines. Managing broker relationships and mentoring junior talent within a growth-focused organization.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage a profitable book of marine business (new and renewal)
Exercise advanced underwriting authority and pricing strategy within carrier guidelines
Analyze portfolio performance, loss trends, and market dynamics to optimize results
Structure and negotiate complex risks with brokers and partners
Develop and execute a strategic broker/agency growth plan
Cultivate and expand relationships with key producers and distribution partners
Identify, recruit, and onboard new high-value trading partners
Lead or contribute to new product/program development
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks
Recommend and implement strategic adjustments to drive growth
Mentor and develop junior underwriting talent
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex marine risks
Promote underwriting excellence and best practices across the team
Oversee account servicing, endorsements, and policy lifecycle management
Review inspections and ensure appropriate underwriting actions are taken

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation (CPCU, ARM, etc. preferred)
5+ years of commercial marine underwriting experience (or closely related field)
Strong technical expertise across: Marine General Liability, Hull & P&I, Excess/Umbrella, Marine Property / Inland Marine
Proven success building broker relationships and driving production
Deep understanding of regional and/or national marine insurance markets
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and executive-level relationship skills
Self-starter with a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote/hybrid work environment
Competitive compensation (based on experience)
Comprehensive benefits package:
o Medical, dental, vision
o Life & long-term disability insurance
o 401(k) with company match
o Generous PTO and sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

marine underwritingMarine General LiabilityHull & P&IExcess/UmbrellaMarine PropertyInland Marineportfolio performance analysispricing strategyrisk structuringpolicy lifecycle management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillsdecision-making capabilitiescommunication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringstrategic thinkingentrepreneurial mindsetself-starterleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeCPCUARM