Underwriting Assistant - Marine Undewriting

MSIG USA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

MSIG USA, a US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, is seeking an underwriting support professional to assist in property coverage processes and data analysis. Responsibilities include data collection, rating, quotes, binders, policy endorsements, and ensuring accurate underwriting workflow.

A strong focus on customer service and adherence to guidelines is required. Qualifications include a college degree in insurance, business, or accounting and 3+ years of insurance or

Qualifications

• College degree with emphasis on insurance, business or accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of insurance or reinsurance experience with emphasis on analytic functions in underwriting support, underwriting, and/or accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of rating and pricing models, insurance and reinsurance for all lines of business.
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including meeting established time and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and reconcile new and renewal submission information to prepare policy/account files for underwriter review in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Review and analyze account information for necessary underwriting data (exposures, loss information, driver information, financials, loss control reports, etc.) and communicate with brokers for missing information.
• Input financial and statistical information into the appropriate systems to generate quotes, policies, reinsurance, and endorsements; maintain databases to reflect updated account information.
• Set up accounts in systems accurately, often coordinating directly with the underwriter.
• Produce quotes and binders for new and renewal accounts with minimal guidance; identify relevant account information, forms and endorsements used for policy construction.
• Complete reinsurance tasks per underwriting guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Review accounts for reinsurance placement; organize information and input data into required systems; obtain underwriting data from clients and manage risk accounts from submission to documentation issuance.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers (underwriters, operations, agents and brokers) to facilitate processing of business.
• Respond to broker service requests for loss runs, endorsements, and related documentation; troubleshoot transaction processing issues with Operations; resolve inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Participate in broker/agency visits and loss inspections as recommended by Underwriters.
• Order and review Risk Engineering reports; summarize key elements and follow up to ensure compliance with MSIG risk management standards.
• Enter data into Cat Modeling Template and analyze output to support catastrophe management and underwriting decisions; provide base analysis (e.g., flood zone information).
• Process and issue mid-term premium and non-premium bearing endorsements within threshold; refer material changes to the appropriate Underwriter for sign-off.
• Document all systems/account files within established due dates and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Skills

Underwriting support

Data analysis

Customer service

Pricing models

Education

College degree

Job description

Company Overview

MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., a global P&C carrier with a broad international reach and strong ratings. We provide commercial insurance solutions that address our clients’ unique risks.

Summary/Job Purpose

Responsible for supporting the underwriting process for property coverages. Under minimal supervision, provide technical underwriting and administrative support for assigned new and renewal accounts, including data collection, account setup, rating, producing quotes and binders, issuing policies and endorsements. Proactively assist in ensuring the underwriting process is handled efficiently and accurately. Provide underwriters with required reports and analysis.

Essential Functions

• Collect and reconcile new and renewal submission information to prepare policy/account files for underwriter review in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Review and analyze account information for necessary underwriting data (exposures, loss information, driver information, financials, loss control reports, etc.) and communicate with brokers for missing information.
• Input financial and statistical information into the appropriate systems to generate quotes, policies, reinsurance, and endorsements; maintain databases to reflect updated account information.
• Set up accounts in systems accurately, often coordinating directly with the underwriter.
• Produce quotes and binders for new and renewal accounts with minimal guidance; identify relevant account information, forms and endorsements used for policy construction.
• Complete reinsurance tasks per underwriting guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Review accounts for reinsurance placement; organize information and input data into required systems; obtain underwriting data from clients and manage risk accounts from submission to documentation issuance.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers (underwriters, operations, agents and brokers) to facilitate processing of business.
• Respond to broker service requests for loss runs, endorsements, and related documentation; troubleshoot transaction processing issues with Operations; resolve inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Participate in broker/agency visits and loss inspections as recommended by Underwriters.
• Order and review Risk Engineering reports; summarize key elements and follow up to ensure compliance with MSIG risk management standards.
• Enter data into Cat Modeling Template and analyze output to support catastrophe management and underwriting decisions; provide base analysis (e.g., flood zone information).
• Process and issue mid-term premium and non-premium bearing endorsements within threshold; refer material changes to the appropriate Underwriter for sign-off.
• Document all systems/account files within established due dates and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education And Experience Required

• College Degree with emphasis on insurance, business or accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of insurance or reinsurance experience with emphasis on analytic functions in underwriting support, underwriting, and/or accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of rating and pricing models, insurance and reinsurance for all lines of business.
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including meeting established time and quality standards.

Why Join MSIG USA?

At MSIG USA, strength comes from experience and vision. With a 350-year global legacy, we focus on data-driven, client-focused innovation and long-term impact. We value performance, integrity, and purposeful growth, and offer a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience with a performance-based bonus.
• Salary range: $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year. Final offer depends on experience, location, and other factors.
• Healthcare and retirement benefits; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing; wellness incentive program.
• Life/AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, paid charitable leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement.
• Personal insurance discounts (auto/homeowners).

MSIG USA is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities per applicable law.