Underwriter Marine Cargo & Transport Liabilities

We are looking for a dedicated and business-oriented underwriter for our Nordic Marine underwriting team. This is a key underwriting role where you will be driving underwriting excellence and collaboration locally in Sweden and across the Nordics. 

About the role

In this role, you will work with providing If Commercial’s cargo and transport liability customers with individual risk assessments and tailor-made insurance solutions. You will combine analytical ability, legal understanding and strong business acumen to offer the best insurance at the right price. You will take on a big responsibility for managing and developing your own customer portfolio. In addition you will support our sales colleagues in their work and participate in key client meetings, meaning expectations are high and your communication skills are put to the test.

We offer

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If: 

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome 

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics 

• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment  

• Possibility of hybrid workplace 

• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities 

• Great insurance benefits 

• Lunch benefit

• High pension savings

About Business Area Commercial & Marine 

Business Area Commercial serves companies with up to 500 employees – from startups to established enterprises. With a portfolio of approximately 25 billion SEK and over 1,500 insurance professionals across the Nordics, we support our customers through both prosperity and adversity. 

Within Marine, we operate three distinct lines of business: 

• Cargo and Transport Liabilities – insuring goods in transit and transporters’ and freight forwarders’ liability 

• Coastal Hull – covering vessels up to 10,000 GT under Nordic flag or ownership 

• Fish Farming – insuring land- and sea-based aquaculture operations 

The Cargo & Transport underwriting team consists of 7 colleagues across the Nordic region, two of which are located in Sweden.

Who are you:

• You possess strong analytical skills, with an eye for both detail and the broader perspective.

• You are interested and capable of clearly explaining your conclusions and results.

• You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively.

• You are reliable, helpful, and unafraid to take initiative.

• You speak and write fluent Swedish and English.

You also have:

• A solid understanding of underwriting and risk-based pricing 

• Past underwriting experience, preferably from cargo and transport underwriting 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional facts and the recruitment process

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, application deadline is 25th of February 2026 

To apply for the position: Please apply through our recruitment system and attach your CV and answer the questions on the application form

Work location: Göteborg, Malmö, Sundsvall or Stockholm

Start date: Per agreement

Background check: Final candidates will undergo a background check before a job offer can be presented.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact: 
Bardur Mortansson, Nordic Head of Marine, [email protected]