Underwriting Analyst

MS Amlin; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MS Amlin is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to support the Marine division's management reporting and portfolio monitoring from London or Rotterdam. You will assist with reserving, performance analysis, business planning and risk reporting, collaborating with underwriters and the Cat modelling team.

The role emphasizes data quality, cross-country coordination, and delivering timely insights to senior management. Prior experience in marine insurance and strong Excel/SQL skills are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in marine or underwriting operations is helpful.
• Ability to analyse data and produce reports for senior management.
• Proactive, independent work style with strong communication.

Aufgaben

• Prepare performance and monitoring reports and analysis.
• Coordinate results for reporting tools and ad-hoc queries.
• Assist in business planning, income monitoring, and losses tracking.
• Support exposure management data entry and risk reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to reserving material and quarterly forecasts.
• Participate in projects to improve UW processes.

Kenntnisse

Proactive attitude

Independent work

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Relationship building

SQL familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SQL Server Management Studio

Sequel Impact

Jobbeschreibung

Underwriting Analyst Full Time Division: Marine Department: Underwriting Management Reports To: Assistant Underwriting Manager Location: London OR Rotterdam

Background

MSIG Specialty Marine is a captive managing general agent (cover holder) that offers tailored marine insurance solutions. We can combine multiple carrier options, giving A-rating capital flexibility. Backed up by one of the largest teams of underwriters and claims handlers in Europe we provide the service, knowledge and expertise that will help our clients navigate the market. We have a team of approximately 220 specialist staff with one of the broadest product ranges on offer across our markets (8 main product lines). We are known for our market leading knowledge-based UW, Claims, Risk advise & training. Client focus is key Dimensions Supporting the Assistant Underwriting Manager in the reporting and monitoring activities of MSIG Specialty Marine across its various offices (Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, Germany and Singapore). The responsibility areas include performance monitoring, business planning, exposure management & data entry, reserving and the provision of management information and market analysis. In this role you will be exposed to numerous stakeholders and perform thoughtful analysis contributing to a valuable portfolio.

Key Result Areas

Portfolio and Performance Monitoring

Responsible for supporting the Assistant Underwriting Manager in the delivery of reserving and portfolio monitoring & analysis, whether on a regional, country or product basis. Support includes:

• Preparation of performance & monitoring reports and analysis


• Periodic monitoring of underwriting performance


• Co-ordination of results and feeding these into reporting tools


• Co-ordination and production of information stemming from ad-hoc queries to support the underwriters as required


• Data quality reporting.

Business Planning

Support the Assistant Underwriting Manager in the creation and delivery of the business plan. This includes:

• Process coordination of business planning


• Preparation of supporting reports for discussions


• Monitoring of performance (income, rate movement and losses) against business plans


• Coordination of outputs and ensuring they are reported on for various stakeholders.

Strategy

Support the UM team to:

• Ensure timely co-ordination, input and production of the annual Underwriting Business Plan


• Ensure the regulatory requirements are embedded into the regional business plan including but not limited to allocation of capital to individual product lines, risk based


• Monitor achievement of the region against the business plan, taking corrective action as appropriate


• Monitor and challenge loss ratio performance for the region including the class strategies.

Exposure Management

Support Underwriters and Cat modelling team with static exposure and aggregate monitoring. This includes:

• To ensure that underwriting exposure data is entered onto specialist modelling and insurance software in a timely and accurate manner


• To act as a key point of contact for all queries on related classes with day to day contact with underwriters and underwriting assistants


• Developed and enhanced exposure management reports and procedures, including cross-class radial reports and data management tools, to improve risk analysis and reporting efficiency.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure compliance with relevant entity policy, risk, regulatory and legal requirements, reporting any issues as appropriate.

Reserving

Support the Assistant Underwriting Manager with the production of reserving material for UM and Underwriters as well as ensuring rigorous challenge of both the underwriting and actuarial projections. Assist with the production of quarterly result forecasts.

Projects

Support the UM team in initiating and delivering projects.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently as well as being a valued team member; Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills


• Previous experience within the industry desired


• Knowledge of Marine insurance business is desirable but not essential


• Competent using the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word)


• Process management capabilities


• Strong communication skills


• Business knowledge and commercial awareness


• Strive for excellent customer service


• Adaptability to change


• Customer Relationships


• Ability to build effective relationships


• Effective time management, attention to detail and good communication skills are also required.


• Experience with Sequel Impact and / or SQL Server Management Studio is desirable but not required

In an uncertain world, we believe trust is built through consistency, care, and genuine collaboration. At MSIG Europe, we take the time to understand our clients’ needs and shape pragmatic solutions that truly protect their business. Guided by a people‑first vision rooted in our Japanese heritage, we’re here to build lasting relationships — grounded in trust, every day. MSIG Europe is part of the top 10 global insurance provider MS&AD and has a long-standing legacy of providing insurance solutions to companies of all sizes around the world. We understand and calculate risks to protect businesses and help mitigate the inevitable and varied challenges. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, MSIG Europe operates from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and the UK. Our Japanese heritage defines our guiding principles of respect, trust and care, and ensures the backbone of a strong global network.