Marine Underwriter

Are you a highly motivated professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make your mark in the world of Marine reinsurance?

Do you have a passion for underwriting and a desire to work in a prominent role where you can demonstrate your expertise and market knowledge? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a Marine Underwriter to join our Marine & Energy Treaty team in London.

In this role, you'll take an active part in underwriting Marine treaty reinsurance business, working alongside experienced colleagues to deliver sound underwriting decisions and provide outstanding service to our clients and brokers.

You'll have real ownership of your work, the opportunity to strengthen key relationships, and a platform to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and success of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess treaty reinsurance submissions, evaluating exposures, coverage, and pricing to identify and negotiate the best underwriting position for Swiss Re.
• Underwrite Marine treaty reinsurance business across Cargo, Hull, Liability, Energy, and PVT, including preparing quotations, proposals, wordings, and clauses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and brokers, identifying opportunities to deepen existing partnerships and support cross-selling across other lines of business.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy by supporting Marine portfolio initiatives, market analysis, and underwriting projects.
• Share technical knowledge and market insights with colleagues, contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives and supporting the continuous development of the underwriting team

About the Team

Our Marine & Energy Treaty team is a dynamic and collaborative group of specialists based in London, operating at the heart of one of the world's leading reinsurance markets.

We underwrite a diverse and high-quality portfolio spanning Cargo, Hull, Liability, Energy, and PVT, working closely with brokers and clients across the globe.

As part of Swiss Re's broader P&C Reinsurance division, we combine deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset to deliver innovative reinsurance solutions. We're also proud of the inclusive and supportive culture we've built along the way.

About You

We are looking for an open-minded, collaborative, and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

You'll engage confidently with colleagues, clients, and brokers, bringing strong communication and negotiation skills to every interaction. You take genuine ownership of your work, approach challenges with a proactive mindset, and are committed to continuously developing your technical expertise.

You'll bring a strong blend of analytical capability and commercial thinking that enables you to make sound, well-reasoned underwriting decisions.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Around 5–6 years of relevant experience within the insurance and/or reinsurance industry, gained in underwriting, broking, or another market-facing role.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk, interpret data, and exercise sound commercial judgement.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in Marine, Energy, or PVT insurance or reinsurance is an advantage.
• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to identify and capitalise on market opportunities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining close attention to detail

Compensation

For the United Kingdom, the base salary range for this position is £106,000–£158,000 for a full-time role.

The specific salary offered will take into consideration:

• The requirements, scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role.
• The applicant's profile, including education, qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and experience

Working Model

Our company operates a hybrid working model, with the expectation that you will work from the office at least three days per week.