Marine Cargo Development Underwriter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Many MGA's are thriving in today's market, they are generally (not all) more nimble than Insurers, are able to make decisions quicker and are ultimately ideally positioned to deliver solutions to the fast paced, demanding world of the regional broking market
This Marine specialist MGA is no different. A business with a strong reputation, planned growth to 50 mil income, and ultimate aim to become one of the UK's most prestigious Marine Insurance providers.
As a Marine Cargo Underwriter joining their Leeds, Yorkshire office, you like to have autonomy to make decisions, the freedom to go out and develop relationships with your brokers and be part of a collaborative, supportive team. You'll receive this within this company
The role:
- You would say one of your natural traits are your relationship building skills, you have already built a successful portfolio of UK based Brokers who trust you to deliver a strong service. You are used to opening doors, driving enquiries and beating other competitors to business.
- You'll spend 90% of your time working from home, whilst you harvest relationships with new and existing Brokers within your territory, driving cargo/ freight liability enquiries (This depends on where you live/are based)
- You'll be joining a business who have secured an international cargo facility, as well as other facilities across the Engineering and Terrorism space
Why would you consider this opportunity?
- You'll receive a base salary up to £80,000 but this is dependent on your level of experience, broker relationships and wider expertise
- You'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home 90% of the time, meaning you'll have more time to spend with family and manage your own time
- Bonuses on offer including comprehensive benefits structure
- Depending on your future aspirations, you may have the opportunity to underwrite international business
If you're an experienced Marine / Cargo / Freight Underwriter who feels stuck within their current environment, or perhaps you're working for a boss who doesn't give you the flexibility to manage your own time, then this opportunity is for you!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Marine Cargo Development Underwriter roles across Idex's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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