Underwriter – Marine Cargo & Freight Liability

Chaucer Group

Underwriter for Marine Cargo & Freight Liability business at Chaucer, involving risk assessment and client interaction. Responsibilities include underwriting, documentation, and compliance in the marine specialty field.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marine underwriting, including risk assessment and policy documentation, while effectively managing relationships with brokers and clients. Proficient in data management and reporting to support underwriting decisions and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marine Underwriting ExperienceKnowledge of Marine Cargo ClausesACII CertificationData Management and ReportingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Underwriting Risk AssessmentPolicy Documentation ProductionStatistical ReportingRecord MaintenanceInvoice and Credit Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Underwriting SystemsAccounts Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACIIGCSE in MathsGCSE in EnglishA Levels A-C or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Marine InsuranceRisk MonitoringClaims ExperienceBroker LiaisonPolicy Renewal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwriting and reviewing new and renewal risks, taking into account type of risk, nature of subject matter, limits, voyages, stock locations, turnover, rating guidelines and claims experience
Production and distribution of policy documentation
Input and maintain accurate records within the Underwriting and Accounts systems and capture relevant data to allow for the successful monitoring and analysis of risks written
Monitor risks written that are due for renewal
Prepare reports and statistical information as required by the Underwriters
Liaise with brokers and policy holders to obtain information to provide a quote and produce insurance documentation
Chase for outstanding premium/adjustments/declarations
Raise invoices/credits as required in relation to the policy wording
Liaise with other departments in Lonham and Chaucer as required
Liaise with brokers and clients to develop good working relationships
Attend training sessions and other meetings, as and when required
Work collaboratively to support Senior Development Underwriter

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with a marine underwriting background, with an in depth knowledge of marine cargo clauses
Organised and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Able to communicate with different levels and is adaptable
Works as part of a team and able to work in a pressured environment
5 GCSE passes (minimum Grade C or new grade 5), including Maths and English
3 A Levels A-C or equivalent
ACII or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities