Senior Marine Underwriter
Burns & Wilcox
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New York, NY · Posted October 5, 2026
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About the job
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 7 to 10 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 $110,000.00 to $165,000.00 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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