Gard

Oslo

Are you our new underwriter with a strong network in the marine industry across Norway and Sweden?
We are now looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our team in Oslo.
In this role, you will handle P&amp;I and Hull underwriting for our Member and Clients in Norway and Sweden. You will market and sell our full product range, evaluate new risks and negotiate renewals. You will travel across the region to connect with our clients, prospects and work together with a global team.
Key responsibilities:
<ul><li>Enter and renew contracts of insurance on behalf of Gard.</li><li>Identify, review and assess risks faced by our clients to offer appropriate risk management solutions.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with clients and brokers and be an integral part of Gard’s business development.</li><li>Be a Gard ambassador ensuring our partners get access to relevant underwriting, claims, loss prevention and risk management information and service.</li><li>Monitor and analyze the performance of the portfolio.</li><li>Share knowledge, information and experience across Gard’s global organisation.</li></ul>
About you:
<ul><li>You have a minimum of 5-10 years’ relevant experience from the shipping and/or marine insurance industry.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.</li><li>A solution- and results-oriented mindset, who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings valuable, hands-on insight into the marine industry.</li><li>A well-established professional network in the Oslo region of Norway, and Sweden.</li><li>Solid understanding of the marine industry and its risk landscape. Experience from P&amp;I and Hull underwriting would be considered as an advantage.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.</li><li>Highly motivated to learn as well as share knowledge.</li><li>Enjoy working as a part of a team and across departments.</li><li>A good command of written and spoken English is required.</li></ul>
We perform background checks on all relevant candidates through our partner EY