Lead Underwriting Analyst - Surety Operations Lead

Msig USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Wellness program

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking a Lead Underwriting Analyst to support the Commercial Surety business. You will directly manage the Underwriting Analyst team, set priorities, oversee submission intake, and ensure accurate and timely execution across the surety bond lifecycle.

You will partner with underwriters to resolve complex issues, drive workflow improvements, and maintain high service levels for brokers, agents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant surety underwriting support or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of direct people-management experience preferred.
• Commercial Surety experience strongly preferred; related product experience may be considered.
• Experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven work and resolving complex issues.
• Knowledge of commercial surety products and bond forms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake, processing, and assignment of new/renewal submissions for underwriting support.
• Oversee bond lifecycle activities including issuance, riders, renewals, and cancellations.
• Manage underwriting records and ensure accuracy of account information.
• Lead and develop the Underwriting Analyst team and balance workloads.
• Collaborate with underwriters and brokers to meet service standards.
• Support system improvements and process controls within Commercial Surety.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Workload management

Underwriting

Bond lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MSIG USA is seeking a Lead Underwriting Analyst to support the Commercial Surety business. You will directly manage the Underwriting Analyst team, set priorities, oversee submission intake, and ensure accurate and timely execution across the surety bond lifecycle.

You will partner with underwriters to resolve complex issues, drive workflow improvements, and maintain high service levels for brokers, agents and stakeholders.