Marine Cargo Underwriter

Summary

Join Parsyl, a leading insurer of complex supply chain risks, as a remote Underwriter based ideally in the San Francisco, CA area. You will play a key role in generating new business and expanding Parsyl's North American market. Responsibilities include underwriting submissions, delivering exceptional customer service, leading broker engagement, collaborating on new insurance solutions, and managing a diversified portfolio. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in marine cargo underwriting or broking, a proven track record of portfolio management, and strong collaborative teamwork skills. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel. Parsyl offers a competitive salary, bonus pool, stock options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, unlimited vacation, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in marine cargo underwriting or broking
• Proven track record of successful portfolio management and consistently achieving growth targets
• Strong desire to work within a highly collaborative, international team of underwriters
• Ability to thrive in a team-driven environment while contributing to shared goals and success
• Interest in and willingness to explore new approaches as part of a technology-driven insurance company
• Eagerness to find and develop new business opportunities, contributing to overall portfolio growth
• Willingness to travel to both domestic and international locations an estimated 10-20% of the time
• Proven experience in servicing risk submissions with exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey the company’s insurance approach to brokers

Responsibilities

• Underwrite submissions in alignment with Parsyl’s innovative data-driven underwriting approach
• Deliver unparalleled customer service throughout the entire underwriting process
• Support peers in review and education of risk considerations
• Lead broker engagement, developing market relationships to drive submission volume
• Collaborate closely with Parsyl’s leadership to contribute to the creation of additional insurance solutions
• Monitor market trends to anticipate opportunities for Parsyl to offer differentiated coverage and expand its business portfolio
• Implement a strategic distribution plan to cultivate and expand relationships, ensuring sustainable pipeline growth
• Manage a diversified portfolio with a focus on achieving GWP growth, profitability and high renewal retention rates
• Collaborate with Parsyl’s claims team to maintain an industry-leading loss ratio

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language skills, including Spanish
• Previous experience working with an insurtech

Benefits

• Market competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of $120,000-$160,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual Underwriter bonus pool
• Stock options
• 401(k) including company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on your start date (100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for dependents based on a solid, mid-tier plan)
• Six weeks of fully paid leave family and/or medical leave
• Monthly wellness benefit
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Company Breaks - quarterly mental health days, summer and winter breaks
• Paid sabbatical program
• Significant career growth opportunities and continuing education stipend
• Commuter benefit of for public transportation or parking costs
• Home office set-up stipend