Associate Underwriter, Marine

About the Role

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Underwriter to join our Inland Marine underwriting team in New York. This is an opportunity to begin or build your underwriting career within the Property & Casualty insurance industry while learning from a collaborative team with deep Marine expertise. As an Associate Underwriter, you will work closely with experienced underwriters to pre-qualify new business, analyze Contractors’ Equipment exposures, and build the skills needed to make thoughtful underwriting decisions. You will develop an understanding of the team’s underwriting appetite and Marine insurance policy wordings while supporting the review and issuance of policy documents. The role also provides opportunities to build relationships with brokers and customers, develop a strong understanding of the Inland Marine business, and take on greater underwriting responsibility as your knowledge and capabilities grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with underwriters to review and pre-qualify new business opportunities and support sound underwriting decisions.
• Review submission materials and analyze relevant exposures, including Contractors’ Equipment risks, to help structure appropriate insurance terms.
• Develop an understanding of Inland Marine products, underwriting appetite, policy wordings, risk selection, and deal structure through hands-on experience and collaboration with the team.
• Support the preparation, review, and issuance of underwriting and policy documentation with a focus on accuracy and timely service.
• Work closely with underwriters, brokers, and customers to gather information, respond to business needs, and contribute to strong relationships.
• Manage assigned underwriting activities and priorities with attention to detail, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Build underwriting knowledge and capabilities over time by seeking feedback, asking thoughtful questions, and applying what you learn to increasingly complex work.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 0–2 years of professional experience; recent graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an interest in building relationships with teammates, brokers, and customers.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to review information and identify relevant considerations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to develop underwriting and insurance knowledge.
• Willingness to take initiative, collaborate with others, and apply constructive feedback.
• Interest in building a career in commercial insurance and underwriting.