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SVP – Marine Cargo (Head of Marine) Jobs in United States at IDEX Consulting Ltd
Title: SVP – Marine Cargo (Head of Marine)
Company: IDEX Consulting Ltd
Location: United States
Some roles look good on paper. This one builds a franchise.
I’m working with a highly regarded US-based wholesale MGA with serious backing, real underwriting credibility, and, crucially, room to build.
Their current Marine Cargo Underwriting Leader has taken the platform to a strong, profitable base. Now they want someone to take it further. A lot further.
The mandate is simple: build, lead, and own a Marine business.
Right now, the book sits at $6.5m, focused on US and Latin American stock throughput cargo.
The platform is already profitable, already respected, and already supported by meaningful capacity, $20–25m standard lines, stretching to $50m where required. There’s also a profitable London sidecar backed by a credible re-insurer, which gives you both firepower and credibility in the market.
They’re pivoting away from pure wholesale distribution and leaning hard into retail relationships and the middle market, where the real, sustainable growth sits. At the same time, they’re expanding into Inland Marine, which is expected to contribute an additional $5–10m in premium over the next 24 months.
The goal: grow the Marine portfolio to $20–25m over the next 3–4 years.
And you won’t be doing it inside a bureaucracy.
This is a smaller, well-capitalized, stable business with a flat structure. Decisions get made quickly.
Strategy actually gets executed. You’ll have genuine autonomy to shape underwriting appetite, distribution strategy, and team build-out.
What’s in it for you?
Control. Backing. And a clear route to a meaningful financial outcome.
This isn’t just a salary-and-bonus play. There’s a long-term incentive tied to the success of the book, real participation in what you build. If you grow it, you benefit from it.
Opportunity to build out the existing team and hire Ocean / Inland Marine Underwriters to cover all cargo hot spots across the country.
Who does this suit?
Someone who knows Marine Cargo inside out and wants more than just a seat at the table. Someone who’s either already leading a portfolio or ready to step into that role and frustrated by internal constraints, slow decision-making and no voice at board level.
If you’ve ever wanted to build something with proper support behind you, but without layers of interference, this is that opportunity.
Happy to talk through details confidentially. Please get in touch!
