Underwriting- / Business Support

Norwegian Hull Club is a leading mutual marine insurance company serving members and clients worldwide. With roots dating back to 1837, The Club ranks among the largest pure marine insurers in the world and has offices in Bergen, Oslo, Kristiansand and London.

Marine Benefits is a global leader in insurance solutions for seafarers and their families. Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, with an Operations Team in the Philippines, Marine Benefits is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Hull Club.

Underwriting / Business Support

We are seeking a self-driven and positive-minded team player to join our underwriting department. The position is based at Marine Benefits’ Bergen office and is open for early appointment.

The underwriting department's main purpose is to build and maintain relationships with ship owners and managers globally, as well as the marketing and sales of our crew insurance products and services.

As part of the team, your main tasks in this role will include:

• Underwriting support, registration, handling of documents, control of policies and handling of changes made to the policies during the contract period
• Documentation work and compliance
• Periodic reporting
• Participation in improvement initiatives and process improvements in the department
• Communication with other departments within the company as well as external communication with clients, brokers and other business partners and contacts
• Other administrative work
  

Personal qualities / preferred experience

Our ideal candidate is service minded, flexible and solution oriented. You work well under pressure, are comfortable with handling several tasks simultaneously and enjoy working in a dynamic and hectic environment. A positive attitude is a must. Although you are a team player, you also enjoy working independently. Applicants must have a structured mindset and a keen eye for detail, yet still be able to see the bigger picture. You are trustworthy, comfortable with a high level of responsibility and place great emphasis on customer satisfaction.

You are curious about and inspired by new digital tools and solutions, and are able to pick up new techniques and systems quickly. You are highly skilled in the use of MS Excel, Office and preferably CRM systems.

A strong command of English and Norwegian, verbal and written, is mandatory. A university, college or equivalent education to at least Bachelor level is preferred but applicants with relevant, professional experience will also be considered.

You may have experience from either a back-office position in an international sales organisation, or within a similar field in insurance/finance/shipping. However, we encourage both recent graduates as well as those with a career track record to apply.

Why Marine Benefits?

This is a challenging-yet-rewarding position, with opportunities for professional and personal development in a results-orientated, dynamic international environment. Marine Benefits offers competitive salary packages with excellent insurance, pension schemes and other employee benefits.

If you would like to learn more about the position and the team you could join, please do not hesitate to contact us.