Senior Underwriter, Cargo

Arch Insurance Group Inc. • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Job Summary Responsible for underwriting and managing a profitable portfolio of new and renewal ocean marine cargo business, with a focus on sustainable growth and long‑term retention. This role involves developing and maintaining strong broker relationships, establishing appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely issuance and servicing of high‑quality policies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of ocean marine cargo underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of marine cargo forms, terms, and conditions
• Proven producer and broker management skills with a profitability focus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

Responsibilities

• Underwrite ocean marine cargo risks through detailed analysis of submissions, including loss history, financial strength, and inspection reports.
• Structure appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing in alignment with risk characteristics, underwriting guidelines, and modeled loss potential.
• Actively manage broker and client relationships to drive profitable growth, retention, and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Ensure the accurate issuance and ongoing management of policies and endorsements in compliance with service standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance by tracking exposure limits, premium income, and overall financial results, while maintaining awareness of claims activity and providing underwriting input on claim resolution.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and underwriting governance initiatives.
• Contribute to underwriting governance through peer review, referral support, and the technical training and development of less experienced underwriters.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees