Senior Underwriter, Cargo

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Job Summary

Responsible for underwriting and managing a profitable portfolio of new and renewal ocean marine cargo business, with a focus on sustainable growth and long‑term retention. This role involves developing and maintaining strong broker relationships, establishing appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely issuance and servicing of high‑quality policies.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Underwrite ocean marine cargo risks through detailed analysis of submissions, including loss history, financial strength, and inspection reports.
• Structure appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing in alignment with risk characteristics, underwriting guidelines, and modeled loss potential.
• Actively manage broker and client relationships to drive profitable growth, retention, and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Ensure the accurate issuance and ongoing management of policies and endorsements in compliance with service standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance by tracking exposure limits, premium income, and overall financial results, while maintaining awareness of claims activity and providing underwriting input on claim resolution.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and underwriting governance initiatives.
• Contribute to underwriting governance through peer review, referral support, and the technical training and development of less experienced underwriters.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 3+ years of ocean marine cargo underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of marine cargo forms, terms, and conditions
• Proven producer and broker management skills with a profitability focus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For NYC: $100,000 - 135,000 base + target bonus

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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