Underwriting Manager - Marine Cargo in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible

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At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us - they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.

We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world and we do that through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.

The Role

We are currently hiring for an Underwriting Manager in our London office to lead the Marine Cargo underwriting team and drive profitable growth across the portfolio through strong leadership, broker engagement and strategic underwriting decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Team leadership: Lead, coach and develop a team of underwriters, driving high performance and capability growth.

Portfolio management: Oversee underwriting activity and pricing strategy to deliver profitable business outcomes across the Marine Cargo book.

Broker engagement: Build and maintain strong broker relationships to support business development and market presence.

Strategic contribution: Influence underwriting policy, regional initiatives and business strategy to support growth objectives.

Governance & reporting: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide clear performance reporting to senior management.

What We’re Looking For:

Leadership capability: Proven ability to lead, coach and develop underwriting teams in a complex environment.

Technical expertise: Advanced knowledge of Marine cargo underwriting and insurance principles.

Desirable expertise: T&L (Transport & Logistics) and/or Marine Equipment experience

Communication skills: Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and presentation capabilities.

Analytical thinking: Ability to assess risk, solve complex problems and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Regulatory awareness: Solid understanding of legal and regulatory requirements within insurance markets.

Why Join CNA Hardy?

Our workplace is dynamic, challenging and ever evolving, here your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to share ideas and perspectives.

Our employees and their families are important to us. That’s why we offer flexible hybrid working and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also invest in your growth through learning, mentoring, and clear development pathways, recognising and rewarding performance and the behaviours that drive success. We recognise that the development of skills and experiences is crucial for our people to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.

The Company
CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.