Gard Krysset

Arendal

Are you an experienced underwriter with a strong network in the marine industry across Norway and Sweden?
We are currently seeking an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter to join one of our Nordic teams. While our preference is for the role to be based at our head office in Arendal, Oslo is also a possibility.
In this position, you will be responsible for underwriting Protection &amp; Indemnity (P&amp;I) and Hull insurance for our Members and Clients in Norway and Sweden. Your role will include marketing and selling our full product portfolio, assessing new risks, and negotiating renewals. You will travel throughout the region to engage with clients and prospects, working closely with a global team to deliver exceptional service and solutions.
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Key responsibilities:
<ul><li>Enter and renew contracts of insurance on behalf of Gard.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Identify, review and assess risks faced by our clients to offer appropriate risk management solutions.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with clients and brokers and be an integral part of Gard’s business development.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Be a Gard ambassador ensuring our partners get access to relevant underwriting, claims, loss prevention and risk management information and service.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Monitor and analyze the performance of the portfolio.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Share knowledge, information and experience across Gard’s global organisation.</li></ul>
About you:
<ul><li>You have a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience from the shipping and/or marine insurance industry.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.</li></ul>

<ul><li>A solution- and results-oriented mindset, who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings valuable, hands-on insight into the marine industry.</li></ul>

<ul><li>A well-established professional network Norway and Sweden.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Solid understanding of the marine industry and its risk landscape. Experience from P&amp;I and Hull underwritingwould be considered an advantage.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Highly motivated to learn as well as share knowledge.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Enjoy working as a part of a team and across departments.</li></ul>

<ul><li>A good command of written and spoken English is required.</li></ul>
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We perform background checks on all relevant candidates through our partner EY

Underwriter / Senior Underwriter (Arendal / Oslo)