Senior Cargo Underwriter

Are you our new enabler of possibilities and securer of stability? 

Deep knowledge of risks is a key factor, both in terms of running successful businesses and building a stable society. In your role as Underwriter, you will work closely with our industrial clients, to ensure that their insurance solutions provide the safety net they need. Today and tomorrow. When a business stays solid through challenging times, it gains the financial figures. And most importantly, it benefits our common future. 

About the role 

In this role, you will handle our most complex and international risks and contribute to deliver the best solutions for our clients. You will assess client exposures, risk profiles, tailor insurance programs and calculate premiums as well as negotiate with clients and brokers.   

In your role you will work with your own portfolio together with Account Executives, Risk Engineers, Assistants and Claims Adjusters to provide high quality knowledge and service to both new and existing clients. Your focus areas will be with Danish and Swedish cargo clients and you will also have a chance to contribute to product development.   

We believe that continuous learning and growth are essential to staying ahead of our industry. We value individuals who share this mindset. 

We Offer 

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  

About the team 

Our Nordic Cargo team consists of 7 Underwriters and 2 Risk Engineers. As a Nordic organization, we collaborate across borders and exchange insights and learnings every day.  

With us, you get the opportunity to become part of a team where everyone walks the extra mile – both for our clients and our colleagues. In an organization built on trust and stability we have the possibility to truly put our hearts into our job – even though we sometimes have a short deadline to explain complex matters. 

Who are you? 

You have a strong inner drive and a genuine interest for risk and assessing it in an analytical way. 

The opportunity to contribute to finding good solutions and to keep business running is something that inspires and motivates you. A high sense of responsibility defines you, and you can be trusted to always deliver. You are a self-motivated person with a proactive and positive attitude, and you challenge yourself to grow. 

You also have: 

• Extensive knowledge and experience from Cargo insurance, global insurance and shared solutions 

• Problem-solving mindset, strong logical thinking skills and the confidence to negotiate and work with numbers 

• Relevant university degree or other formal education 

• Good communication skills in both Danish and English, verbally and in writing 

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced working environment 

Additional facts and recruitment process 

Location: Copenhagen.

Application deadline:  November 7th, 2025, at the latest. 

To apply for the position please include your CV and answer the questions in the application form. 

Travelling: Travelling will be a part of the role due to relationships with clients and brokers. 

Start: As soon as possible/ by agreement. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact: 

Tuomas Kiihamäki, Nordic Head of Cargo Underwriting & Risk Management, Phone: +358 50 424 5716.