Marine & Cargo Insurance Specialist

About the position

Marine & Cargo Insurance Specialist
Play a key role in launching a specialist marine insurance division
Bedfordview, Johannesburg | R15 000

About Our Client
This boutique insurance brokerage is expanding its specialist offerings and is building a dedicated Marine & Cargo division. With a strong foundation in technical insurance solutions, the team is known for personalised service and industry expertise. This is an opportunity to help shape a new business vertical within a growing organisation.

The Role: Marine & Cargo Insurance Specialist
This role exists to drive the growth of a new marine and freight-forwarding insurance division. You'll lead the development of a client base, deliver technical insurance solutions, and support marine claims - all while working closely with underwriters and logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in marine, cargo, or logistics insurance
• Build and expand the marine and cargo insurance portfolio
• Identify and secure business from freight forwarders, exporters, transporters, and logistics providers
• Conduct detailed marine risk assessments (e.g. commodity, voyage, packaging)
• Present and negotiate insurance solutions, including GIT, Marine Cargo, Stock Throughput, and Freight Liability
• Build strong relationships with marine underwriters and insurers
• Advise clients on Incoterms, liability exposures, and claims processes
• Support marine claims and assist with required documentation

About You

• 3+ years in marine, cargo, or logistics-related insurance
• Strong understanding of marine risk, Incoterms, and liability structures
• Skilled in client engagement, technical solutioning, and insurance sales
• Confident managing claims and advising on documentation
• Proactive, analytical, and comfortable in a start-up-like environment
• Advantageous: Knowledge of Marine Hull or related high-complexity risks

If you're looking to take ownership of a new division and bring your marine insurance expertise into a strategic, client-facing role - this is your next step.

Desired Skills:

• logistics insurance
• marine insurance
• cargo insurance
• managing claims
• advising on documentation
• insurance portfolio
• risk assessments

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate