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Marine Underwriter

RB Jones, Syracuse, NY, United States


Responsibilities *This position is open to multiple U.S. locations. Preferably near a U.S. HW Kaufman office location.*

We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships. The candidate will play a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of our ocean marine liability business. Interested? Join our team!

Maintain and grow a book of ocean marine liability business including Hull/P&I, Primary Marine Liability, and Excess Marine Liability as part of the RB Jones Marine team

Manage and develop broker relationships

Produce new business as well as maintain a book of renewal business

Prequalify accounts and utilize underwriting acumen to select sound marine risks

Underwrite, rate, quote and bind profitable new and renewal marine business to meet goals in agreement with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority

Regular national travel as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 3 years of marine underwriting experience required

Wholesale, MGA or carrier experience preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing

Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail

Interest in continued education and professional development

Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, AMIM or comparable designations preferred

Compensation Package

Base salary range of $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 dependent upon experience

Flexible and Hybrid work options

Health benefits & 401K with employer match

Employer paid continuing education courses and designations

Many opportunities for career advancement

About Our Company Founded in 1905, RB Jones is a leader in providing specialty risk coverage solutions to brokers, agents and wholesalers, including: Commercial Marine, Excess Energy, Commercial Property, Professional, Flood, Builders Risk, Terrorism, Inland Marine and other unique products.

RB Jones is a member of H.W. Kaufman Group, which employs more than 2,000 professionals in over 60 offices across the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and the European Union. At H.W. Kaufman Group and RB Jones, we prioritize a culture grounded in family values that fosters and sustains a supportive and welcoming workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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