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Company Overview Guy Harvey is a leading performance fishing and coastal lifestyle brand inspired by legendary marine artist, scientist, and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey. We create innovative ...

Company Overview Guy Harvey is a leading performance fishing and coastal lifestyle brand inspired by legendary marine artist, scientist, and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey. We create innovative ...

Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

Dallas, TX · On-site

$100K - $165K/yr

The Senior Marine Underwriter will be responsible for a renewal book of approx. $3M - $4M and a new ... Fine Arts, Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Transit, Installation Floaters, Equipment ...

The Senior Marine Underwriter will be responsible for a renewal book of approx. $3M - $4M and a new ... Fine Arts, Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Transit, Installation Floaters, Equipment ...

The Senior Marine Underwriter will be responsible for a renewal book of approx. $3M - $4M and a new ... Fine Arts, Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Transit, Installation Floaters, Equipment ...

About the role As an Inland Marine Adjuster, you will play a critical role in investigating ... fine arts, and other movable commercial property. You'll be responsible for managing the claim ...

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How much do marine artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a marine artist?

Marine artists are creative professionals who specialize in depicting the sea, ships, and coastal environments in their artwork. They may work in various mediums such as painting, drawing, or sculpture, and often focus on maritime subjects like naval battles, seascapes, or the lives of sailors. Marine artists can work independently, exhibit in galleries, or accept commissions from private collectors, museums, or maritime organizations. Their work is valued both for its artistic quality and for its ability to capture and interpret aspects of maritime history and culture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marine artist?

To thrive as a Marine Artist, you need strong foundational skills in drawing, painting, and visual composition, often supported by an art degree or formal training. Familiarity with traditional and digital art tools, such as oil paints, watercolors, and graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, is typical. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and evoke maritime themes are standout soft skills. These competencies are essential for producing compelling and accurate marine artwork that appeals to collectors, galleries, and maritime organizations.

What are some common challenges marine artists face when working on commissioned projects?

Marine artists often encounter challenges such as accurately depicting specific vessels or historical scenes based on limited reference materials provided by clients. They must balance technical accuracy with artistic interpretation, ensuring the final piece meets both aesthetic and factual expectations. Additionally, collaborating closely with clients—such as ship owners or maritime museums—requires strong communication skills to clarify details and incorporate feedback throughout the creative process.

What is the difference between Marine Artist vs Marine Illustrator?

AspectMarine ArtistMarine Illustrator
CredentialsTypically requires art training, portfolio, sometimes fine arts degreesSimilar credentials, often with illustration-specific training or portfolio
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, commissions, personal projectsPublishing houses, advertising, editorial work, book illustrations
Industry UsageFine art, exhibitions, personal commissionsCommercial publishing, advertising, media

Marine Artist and Marine Illustrator both require strong artistic skills and often similar credentials. Marine Artists focus on creating fine art pieces, often for galleries or personal collections, while Marine Illustrators work primarily on commercial projects like books, magazines, and advertising. The main difference lies in their typical work environment and end-use of their artwork.

How to become a marine artist?

To become a marine artist, develop strong skills in painting or drawing, often focusing on maritime subjects, and build a portfolio showcasing your work. Gaining experience through art classes, apprenticeships, or self-study, and establishing a network by participating in exhibitions or online platforms can help advance your career. Familiarity with art tools, such as watercolors or digital software, and understanding maritime themes are also beneficial.

What are popular job titles related to Marine Artist jobs?

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Infographic showing various Marine Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Executive Loss Control, Property & Marine Specialist

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday


Key responsibilities

  • Support loss control and risk engineering efforts through on-site, virtual, and desktop risk assessments of property, inland marine, and ocean marine accounts.

  • Develop and maintain risk control reports, guidelines, and resources to aid in risk identification, reduction, and informed decision-making.

  • Build and maintain relationships with underwriters, claims teams, brokers, and other stakeholders to support business growth and risk management objectives.


Job description

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Executive Risk Solution Specialist is a senior-level technical position supporting loss control/risk engineering efforts through interaction with internal and external stakeholders. The Specialist will possess a strong property and inland marine risk control background to support Markel's property, inland marine, and ocean marine book of business.

Build relationships

  • Partner with Underwriting to select, retain, and grow a profitable book of business to meet department and corporate goals for retail, wholesale, primary and excess markets.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with Underwriting, Claims, RSS Team, Brokers and other stakeholders.

Build the foundation

  • As needed , develop and maintain risk control reports, report forms and other documents to support the growth and development of property loss control.
  • Aid RSS and underwriting leadership in developing guidelines for when and how to use loss control.

Identify and control exposures

  • Serve as subject matter expert in inland marine/property
  • Complete on site, virtual and desktop risk assessment evaluations for a wide variety of moderate to high complex Property, IM & Ocean Marine accounts.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks, exposures, and controls needed to reduce the likelihood of loss and to aid underwriting with informed decisions and risk selection.
  • Identify uncontrolled exposures and influence the customer to make improvements and/or take corrective actions to mitigate the potential for loss.
  • Provide solutions and resources to assist the customer in risk identification and reduction.
  • Write technically detailed reports that communicate a clear assessment of risk and effectively articulate recommendations.
  • Assist with risk control vendor utilization, quality control, and management as needed.


Support the team

  • Prepare and deliver technical training to team members and underwriters, insureds and others as appropriate.
  • Stay current with technical subject matters, regulatory environment, and emerging issues. Aid with technical content development.
  • Collaborate with other team member and business partners on special projects benefiting the loss control department and organization.
  • Ability to support other product lines and conduct multi-line surveys when additional support is needed across the team or to maximize travel efficiency.
  • Independently manage workload and maintain documentation for tracking of work requests.
  • Be able to learn and use available and new technologies for assessment and reporting.
  • Approximately 25% travel will be necessary. Additional travel may be required to support workload or new initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in an Engineering, Risk Management, Fire Sciences preferred
  • Recognized relevant certifications (such as P.E., CSP, ARM, CFPS) or willingness to pursue preferred


Preferred Experience:

  • Minimum of 6+ years combined documented Property, IM & Ocean Marine related loss control/risk management experience in either retail and/or wholesale markets.
  • Understanding of different Property, IM & Ocean Marine related insurance coverages. This could include general property, builders' risk, contractors' equipment, motor truck cargo, equipment breakdown, warehouse legal liability, or fine arts.
  • Experience and familiarity with Property, IM & Ocean Marine exposures in a variety of low to high hazard occupancies (residential, commercial, industrial) and controls.
  • Technically proficient in understanding, interpreting, and applying standards such as NFPA, FM Global, IBC, or clients own; and, evaluating fire protection systems (automatic sprinklers, special extinguishing systems, etc.)
  • Strong technical skills, fluency in risk management software platforms, MS Office products, etc.
  • Understanding of boiler & machinery operations, exposures and controls.
  • Understanding of fine arts risk management a plus


Reports to:

  • Risk Solution Services Director

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure,demonstratedcompetencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for theExecutive Loss Control, Property & Marine Specialistis $116,080 - $159,610 with 25% incentive.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.

  • All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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