Marine & Aviation Underwriter

About the role

Maersk is looking for an Insurance Specialist to join its Risk Management team in Copenhagen. You will work closely with business stakeholders, insurers and brokers to manage marine and aviation insurance programmes covering around 400 owned vessels, 400 chartered vessels and Maersk aviation operations. The role covers policy renewals, coverage advisory, underwriting activities and stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage insurance programmes for owned fleet, chartered vessels and aviation operations.
• Support annual renewals, including data collection, risk submissions and coordination with insurers and brokers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on coverage, exclusions and risk transfer solutions.
• Partner with Chartering, Fleet Management and Claims teams so coverage matches operational needs.
• Collect, validate and analyse exposure and claims data for renewals, reporting and risk assessments.
• Develop risk submissions for new and evolving business exposures.
• Liaise with insurers, reinsurers and brokers on policy placement, renewals and programme administration.
• Review contractual insurance requirements and coordinate administrative support for policy documentation, invoicing and administration.
• Prepare insurance reporting and premium allocations, and contribute to process improvements and digitalisation.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management or a related field.
• Experience with marine, aviation, logistics, shipping, cargo or transportation insurance is highly desirable.
• Understanding of policy structures, coverage interpretation and renewal processes.
• Experience with international teams and external insurance partners.
• Legal or contract review experience is an advantage but not required.

Required skills

• Analytical skills to interpret complex operational and exposure data.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

The role is office-based; from 1 January 2027 colleagues are expected to work onsite five days a week.