Marine Insurance Underwriter career guide
Marine Insurance Underwriters assess maritime risks and determine insurance terms for ships, cargo and offshore operations.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Marine Insurance Underwriter do?
Marine Insurance Underwriters assess maritime risks and determine insurance terms for ships, cargo and offshore operations.
- Office
- Hybrid working
- Insurance companies
- Lloyd's market
- Marine insurers
- Global brokers
How to become a Marine Insurance Underwriter
Marine underwriters combine commercial, technical and legal knowledge to price maritime insurance and manage risk.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Business, Finance, Risk or Maritime Studies, supported by insurance qualifications.
Skills and progression for Marine Insurance Underwriter
- Risk analysis
- Commercial awareness
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Senior Underwriter
- Underwriting Manager
- Head of Marine
- Insurance Director
- Chief Underwriting Officer
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