Sr. Commercial Marine Underwriter-Director

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About Us:

DOXA is an award-winning specialty insurance platform that acquires and develops niche-market insurance program administrators, underwriting companies, and distribution partners including MGAs, MGUs, brokers, and direct-to-consumer operators. We provide centralized sales, marketing, underwriting, and operational support that helps our companies unlock their full growth potential.

With hundreds of custom specialty insurance programs and partnerships and more than 20,000 agent and broker relationships nationwide, DOXA's rapid growth is reaching new heights.

Our rapid evolution means we can deliver on something most companies just talk about; building a workplace where talented professionals are drawn to the impact they can make. We offer competitive benefits and compensation, but what really differentiates us is our culture empowerment and commitment to innovation in the specialty insurance space.

If you're an ambitious professional looking to evolve your career, we'd love to talk. Ready to join a community of experts redefining the specialty insurance space?

About Marine Underwriters of America:

Marine Underwriters of America is a leading specialty marine MGA, providing underwriting expertise across ocean marine, inland marine, and related property risks for both commercial and recreational clients. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of DOXA.

Description:

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.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting & Portfolio Leadership

• 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

Distribution Strategy & Relationship Management

• 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

Product Development & Market Expansion

• Lead or contribute to new product/program development
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks
• Recommend and implement strategic adjustments to drive growth

Leadership & Mentorship

• 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

Operational Excellence

• Oversee account servicing, endorsements, and policy lifecycle management
• Review inspections and ensure appropriate underwriting actions are taken

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

Why Join Us

Marine Underwriters of America, part of DOXA Insurance Holdings, offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial specialty platform backed by experienced industry leaders.

What We Offer

• Flexible remote/hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package:

o Medical, dental, vision

o Life & long-term disability insurance

o 401(k) with company match

o Generous PTO and sick time

• Career advancement within a growing specialty insurance platform

Salary Description

$150,000-$200,000 + Discretionary Bonus