Claims & Underwriting Trainee, Team Nordic

Are you a recent graduate in maritime law, another maritime field, or do you have another relevant maritime background and are eager to embark on a career in marine insurance?

Join us as a Trainee in Team Nordic at The Swedish Club. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within both Claims and Underwriting, giving you a broad introduction to marine insurance and the opportunity to develop your understanding of the business from different perspectives.

Job Description

As a Trainee, you will work alongside experienced claims handlers and underwriters, gaining hands-on experience and insight into marine insurance.

Within Claims, you will gain experience in:

• Insurance terms and conditions (P&I, FD&D and H&M)

• Claims investigation

• Coordination with Members, correspondents, surveyors, lawyers and experts

• Liability assessment and setting claims reserves

• Negotiations with counterparts
  
  

During your time in Underwriting, you will gain hands-on experience in:

• Risk assessment and underwriting processes

• Reviewing and analysing technical reports

• Communicating with correspondence with Members, brokers and external parties

• Preparing documentation and decision support within underwriting

• Participating in underwriting activities

This traineeship will give you the opportunity to understand how Claims and Underwriting work together and contribute to providing Members with relevant, reliable and professional service.

Joining The Swedish Club means entering a professional, international environment where no two days are the same. Global shipping operations constantly present new situations and challenges, and you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues while gradually taking on more responsibility.

Qualifications

This trainee position is ideal for a recent graduate in maritime law or another maritime field. Familiarity with marine insurance, shipping or nautical matters is an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for someone who is motivated and eager to learn.

We are looking for someone who:

• is fluent in English, both spoken and written

• is service-minded, curious and analytical

• has a positive attitude and a proactive approach to work

• enjoys learning and taking on new challenges

• works in a structured way

• enjoys collaborating with others in an international environment

Location and Traineeship Period

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Traineeship duration: 18 months
Planned start: February 2027

During the traineeship, there may also be an opportunity to spend time at one of The Swedish Club's other offices.

Why Join Us

At The Swedish Club, you will find a professional, inclusive and value-driven environment where teamwork and personal initiative go hand in hand.

This traineeship provides an opportunity to build a broad foundation in marine insurance by gaining experience in both Claims and Underwriting. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, develop your professional skills and gain insight into how we support our Members throughout different stages of the insurance process.

Application Process

Please submit your application through the application link in this advertisement. We do not accept applications by email.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please contact Amanda Stenberg at amanda.stenberg@swedishclub.com.

We apply a rolling selection process and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Application deadline: 6 December 2026.