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Compliance with and delivery against project plans, relevant engineering standards and contractual ... Professional qualifications - Engineering Degree in Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture, Civil ...

Compliance with and delivery against project plans, relevant engineering standards and contractual ... Professional qualifications - Engineering Degree in Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture, Civil ...

... comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O ... contractual obligations and align with Hanwha Ocean's processes and procedures. This includes ...

Sr. Structural Engineer

Metairie, LA · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

... and contractual requirements; • Prepare, monitor and review the designs developed by other ... Ocean Engineering; • For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the ...

Buyer

Houston, TX · On-site

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a ... To align with Package Manager and Package Engineer of all require specifics for the scope * To ...

Buyer

Houston, TX · On-site

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a ... To align with Package Manager and Package Engineer of all require specifics for the scope * To ...

Engineer, Sr (PMSS)

Washington, DC · Remote

$120K - $160K/yr

Engineering support for United Stated Coast Guard (USCG) Homeland Security Cutter (HSC) Ice & Ocean ... and contractual requirements. However, this is not a guarantee of salary. Benefits: We offer ...

... contractual requirements, configuration control, and quality standards. • Drive continuous ... Preferred: • Experience in defense or subsea/ocean engineering industries. • PMP certification ...

Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual requirements, configuration control, and quality ... Experience in defense or subsea/ocean engineering industries. PMP certification or equivalent ...

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Executive Ocean Marine Underwriter
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Executive Ocean Marine amp; Cargo Underwriter to lead underwriting initiatives across complex marine, cargo, and transportation portfolios. This role is responsible for driving profitable growth, managing underwriting performance, and developing long-term broker and client relationships while maintaining disciplined risk selection and underwriting excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in Ocean Marine, Cargo, Inland Marine, and Transportation underwriting, with the ability to evaluate complex global exposures, structure customized insurance solutions, and contribute to enterprise underwriting strategy.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead underwriting strategy and portfolio management for Ocean Marine, Cargo, Inland Marine, and Transportation business.
  • Independently underwrite complex new and renewal risks involving domestic and international cargo operations, marine liabilities, stock throughput, logistics, warehousing, and global supply chain exposures.
  • Analyze financial statements, loss trends, operational controls, trade routes, commodity exposures, and catastrophe accumulations to determine pricing, coverage structure, and risk appetite alignment.
  • Develop and maintain strong broker, client, and distribution partner relationships to support profitable growth and market expansion.
  • Structure customized insurance solutions for multinational clients with complex marine and transportation exposures.
  • Collaborate closely with claims, actuarial, legal, compliance, engineering, and reinsurance teams to optimize underwriting performance and portfolio profitability.
  • Monitor portfolio performance through loss ratio analysis, rate adequacy reviews, catastrophe modeling, and executive reporting.
  • Develop underwriting guidelines, authority frameworks, and strategic growth initiatives aligned with enterprise profitability objectives.
  • Evaluate contractual risk transfer agreements, logistics operations, and international trade exposures to ensure appropriate underwriting controls.
  • Lead underwriting audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, corporate governance, and underwriting best practices.
  • Serve as a senior technical resource and mentor to underwriting teams, supporting talent development and underwriting consistency.
  • Monitor market conditions, geopolitical developments, trade disruptions, and competitor activity to proactively adjust underwriting strategy and appetite.
  • Support underwriting modernization initiatives, including workflow optimization, portfolio analytics, and data-driven underwriting decisions.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Commercial Marine Insurance Underwriting experience with advanced expertise in Ocean Marine, Cargo, Hull, Inland Marine, or Transportation underwriting.
  • Strong technical knowledge of marine insurance coverage forms, international trade exposures, logistics operations, and global cargo transit risks.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage underwriting profitability and maintain accountability for portfolio performance.
  • Proven underwriting judgment involving complex domestic and multinational marine risks.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Experience collaborating across underwriting, claims, legal, actuarial, engineering, compliance, and reinsurance functions.
  • Ability to evaluate complex supply chain exposures and emerging transportation risks.
  • Proficiency in underwriting analytics, portfolio management tools, Microsoft Excel, and reporting platforms.
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, AMIM, or progress toward certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Base salary range for this position is $170,000-$200,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.
  • We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident amp; Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.
Additional Information
  • HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited.
  • HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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