Senior Underwriter

MSIG USA; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking a qualified individual to underwrite profitable property business on a nationwide basis. The role involves selecting and underwriting complex property risks, analyzing financial documents, and delivering quality service to brokers.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and have over 7 years of related experience, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. The position offers an estimated salary range of $110,000 to $215,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related multi-line background required.
• Existing producer relationships preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and production skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex property risks within delegated authority.
• Review applications to determine acceptability of risk.
• Deliver quality service to brokers and customers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to analyze financial documents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview

MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.

MSIG USA continues to grow!

Summary / Job Purpose

Underwrites profitable property business on a nationwide basis in accordance with Corporate goals.

Essential Functions

• Selects and underwrites complex property risks within delegated underwriting authority.
• Reviews applications and requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and standards. Performs all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of financial documents and individual risk factors. Applies appropriate pricing techniques according to company filings and state/bureau conformance.
• Monitors underwriting results, premium and loss trends within assigned book of business.
• Delivers quality service to brokers and customers within established service metrics for new, renewal and interim requests. Develops and cultivates new and existing broker and customer relationships in assigned territory. Works with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions. Sources new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network.
• Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory.
• Documents accounts in accordance with regulatory and internal underwriting guidelines.
• Establishes and executes effective and efficient producer and client visits (with appropriate business units – Risk Engineering, Claims and Marketing Representatives) in order to maintain and increase new business.
• Enhances technical expertise in the area of Industrial and Global property underwriting including assisting the Underwriting Manager in the training and development of department staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required
• 7+ years of related multi-line background required.
• Existing producer relationships preferred.
• Must have demonstrated negotiation and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $215,000 per year. This is a good‑faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, MSIG USA will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Recruitment

It is an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.