Reinsurance Underwriting Analyst(Junior / Entry-Level)

MSIG Holdings•Warren, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Reinsurance Analyst is an entry-level role designed for a recent graduate interested in building a career in insurance and reinsurance. This position supports the underwriting and reinsurance teams through data extraction, data analytics, reporting, and Excel-based analysis. The role provides exposure to reinsurance structures, broker interactions, and contract documentation processes while developing foundational technical and analytical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field preferred)
0–2 years of experience (e.g., internships, co-ops, or entry-level role)
Strong academic background with exposure to data analysis, finance, or insurance concepts preferred
Strong Excel skills (required; practical proficiency expected)
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and manipulate data
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Basic understanding of business or financial concepts
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of materials for reinsurance renewals and placements (e.g., data packs, summaries, exhibits).
Support tracking of facultative and treaty placements, including documentation and data entry.
Help review incoming broker requests and support the team with data needed for timely responses.
Support documentation and tracking of reinsurance contracts and placements.
Assist with data entry into reinsurance systems and maintain data integrity.
Collaborate with underwriting, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow and data consistency.
Extract and compile data from internal systems related to premium, losses, exposures, and reinsurance placements.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support underwriting, reinsurance, and finance teams.
Validate and reconcile data sets to ensure completeness and accuracy across systems.
Perform basic to intermediate data analysis to support decision-making around reinsurance placements and portfolio performance.
Assist in analyzing trends in premium, loss ratios, and exposure concentrations.
Support preparation of data summaries used in treaty negotiations and broker submissions.
Build and maintain Excel models, including use of: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Basic formulas and data manipulation.
Organize and maintain structured datasets to support reporting and analytics.
Assist in improving reporting efficiency through standard templates and automation.