Are you a young person with an academic degree in business and economics or Shipping and Logistics and interested to work in the field of marine insurance? Then you should spend the time to read this.

Introduction
Our operation is divided into three teams and one of them is located in Göteborg. Each team is responsible for members (clients) within a certain geographical area and has all necessary resources to deliver high quality services in relation to all classes of insurance offered by the Club. The teams’ underwriters are responsible for negotiating and concluding insurance contracts and ensuring a sound portfolio through proper risk assessment.

Work Description
As a Trainee you will assist the underwriters generally and you will be introduced to and obtain training in the following areas:

• Insurance classes and conditions
• Insurance documentation and premium routines
• Risk Assessment
• Negotiation and conclusion of  renewals
• Underwriting new business
• Developing and maintaining a contact base with members
• Monitoring developments in the insurance and shipping markets
• Analysis of markets
• Planning and executing marketing activities

You will have many opportunities to communicate and meet with shipowners and brokers from different countries.
We offer an international and stimulating business  environment.  Ships trading on a worldwide basis continuously face new situations which together with a changing legal environment put high demands on insurance. The work climate in our office is positive and developing.

Place of work and period of trainee ship
The place of work is in our head office in Göteborg. The traineeship period is one year starting on or about 1 May. A trainee salary will be paid. If you do not live in the Göteborg area, you must arrange for your own accommodation.

Qualifications
The trainee position is offered to you who is a young person, recently qualified with an academic degree involving economics / business administration or Shipping & Logistics. In addition, understanding of marine insurance, shipping or nautical matters are useful qualifications. Experience from studying or working abroad is also an advantage. You have to be fluent in Swedish and in good command of English. You must be able to express yourself accurately in writing in both languages.

We are looking for a service minded and open person with a positive attitude and pro-active work style.
       
Applications together with CV should be sent to us by 15 March 2012 and be addressed to: hw.dahlsten@swedishclub.com

For further information please see www.swedishclub.com or feel free to contact Hans Filipsson or Helena Wallerius Dahlsten, +46 31 – 63 84 00.

The Swedish Club is a leading marine mutual insurer, headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, with offices in Hong Kong, Piraeus, Tokyo and Oslo. The Swedish Club was established in 1872 and today we employ almost 100 staff members. We offer Marine, P&I and FD&D insurance plus various ancillary covers. The Club is a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs.