Maritime Employment
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From ports and policy to finance and fleet operations, the commercial maritime industry offers dynamic opportunities across a wide range of specialties. NYMAR connects you with open positions from leading organizations around the world. These listings reflect the diversity and depth of the sector—whether you’re launching your career or seeking your next big move.
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day work activities of a group of underwriters and underwriting support staff who are driven by a sense of hard work, and a pursuit of excellence laid out by the Markel Style. This position will work closely with the Regional Product Lead, Property & Marine in the Northeast Region to develop and execute on business and marketing strategies within an established geographic territory. Working with leadership and their team, this position will be responsible for balancing the team’s workloads and maintaining appropriate staffing levels. This position requires guidance in risk selection and pricing, specifically on daily transactional inland marine and property fire risks. Underwrite new and renewal business in a profitable manner, according to authority level, and established guidelines which are in compliance with the company’s underwriting philosophy. Responsible for addressing career and training needs on an individual basis. Communicate effectively and ensure team has been adequately updated on matters relating to workflow or procedural changes. Oversee the overall quality of the unit’s performance and measures the underwriting team expertise through periodic audits. Reviews unusual risks. Based on complexity, determines what additional research is required. Prepares preliminary appraisal of risk in excess of delegated authority. Consults with Manager or PLL on course of action.
This position will provide support and assistance to the overall underwriting function through customer service, processing of various underwriting transactions, data research, and analysis.
This position will also partner with their assigned underwriters to help develop and service a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business while adhering to underwriting standards and guidelines.
Communication with the designated broker representative to take necessary actions to meet service objectives around new business, renewals, and endorsement activity.
Jefferies is seeking a highly motivated Vice President to join its Global Maritime team in New York. The VP will play a critical leadership role across transaction execution, client coverage, and junior team management, while contributing to sector thought leadership and supporting senior bankers in origination efforts.
The Senior Research Support Specialistwill work under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Bradley Peterson, in the Marine Ecology Lab, and will play a central role in coordinating and executing the lab’s field, analytical and organizational activities. The successful incumbent thrives in dynamic environments, communicates clearly, solves problems proactively, and takes pride in building a strong, safe, and high-‑functioning research team.
We’re hiring a Senior Drawback Specialist who brings deep expertise, judgment, and leadership to our growing operations team. This person will be instrumental in shaping how Evana processes claims, improves compliance, and scales refunds for brands nationwide.
Responsible for underwriting and managing a profitable portfolio of new and renewal ocean marine cargo business, with a focus on sustainable growth and long‑term retention. This role involves developing and maintaining strong broker relationships, establishing appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely issuance and servicing of high‑quality policies.
The Safety & Compliance Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and regulatory compliance for the transportation of hazardous materials. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, and EPA), while fostering a strong safety culture across operations.
The Regional Director is responsible for supporting and developing our Terminal Managers and their teams in field Operations. The focus will be on reviewing all operational aspects of our business and holding those accountable for efficiency, profitability, and growth goals. This role is responsible for cascading the executive vision to the field to achieve our goals and maintain our core values.
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
With a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll shape long-term business success by leading strategic initiatives, cultivating high-value customer relationships, and uncovering new growth opportunities. Your expertise will drive impactful solutions that strengthen global supply chains and deliver exceptional value to our clients. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work goes beyond what we imagine—because every decision you make helps move the world forward. This sales role can be based in any of our major U.S. locations.
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Becoming a member of NYMAR means being part of a dynamic community at the forefront of the maritime industry. Whether you’re an established corporation or an individual professional, NYMAR offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, grow, and shape the future of maritime commerce in the greater New York area and beyond.