Sr. Commercial Marine Underwriter-Director
DOXA Insurance Holdings•Conroe, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Marine Underwriter / Director to drive profitable growth across our marine portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for underwriting strategy, distribution expansion, and portfolio performance across key marine lines. You will operate with broad underwriting authority, lead critical broker relationships, influence product innovation, and play a pivotal role in scaling a specialized marine business within a growth-focused organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation (CPCU, ARM, etc. preferred)
- 5+ years of commercial marine underwriting experience (or closely related field)
- Strong technical expertise across: Marine General Liability, Hull & P&I, Excess/Umbrella, Marine Property / Inland Marine
- Proven success building broker relationships and driving production
- Deep understanding of regional and/or national marine insurance markets
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and executive-level relationship skills
- Self-starter with a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a profitable book of marine business (new and renewal)
- Exercise advanced underwriting authority and pricing strategy within carrier guidelines
- Analyze portfolio performance, loss trends, and market dynamics to optimize results
- Structure and negotiate complex risks with brokers and partners
- Develop and execute a strategic broker/agency growth plan
- Cultivate and expand relationships with key producers and distribution partners
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new high-value trading partners
- Lead or contribute to new product/program development
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks
- Recommend and implement strategic adjustments to drive growth
- Mentor and develop junior underwriting talent
- Serve as a subject matter expert on complex marine risks
- Promote underwriting excellence and best practices across the team
- Oversee account servicing, endorsements, and policy lifecycle management
- Review inspections and ensure appropriate underwriting actions are taken
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life & long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
