Underwriter

MSIG USA•Chicago, IL

About The Position

MSIG USA continues to grow! 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. Summary/Job Purpose: Underwrites profitable property business on a nationwide basis in accordance with Corporate goals. It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group! 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. Each employee plays an important role which contributes directly to the success and continued growth of MSIG. MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. (MSIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MS & AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. – one of the top ten property-casualty insurance groups world-wide. Our Group has capital in excess of $25 Billion, operations in more than 40 countries and nearly 40,000 personnel located globally. MSIG in the U.S. is comprised of three insurance companies with licenses in all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. These companies and five other subsidiaries, deliver state of the art risk financing programs, insurance products, risk engineering and claims management services that enable our clients to effectively and efficiently manage their risks. Our insurance companies share the A.M Best’s A+ XV Rating and Standard & Poor’s A+ Rating of our Japan-based parent. Our clientele runs the gamut from small and mid-sized, sole-proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, up to some of the largest and most sophisticated multinational corporations operating in the U.S. and globally. The vast majority of clients seek our support related to Commercial Lines insurance products including Commercial Property and Liability Insurance products. However, through our subsidiary – Seven Hills Insurance Agency, LLC. – we are able to provide Personal Lines Insurance products including homeowners, renters, automobile, etc. Specialties: All Risk Property, Commercial Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation, Management Liability, Marine, Excess & Umbrella, Claims Management, Risk Engineering services, etc. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required
5 years of related multi-line background required.
Must have demonstrated negotiation and production skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Existing producer relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform 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.
Deliver quality service to brokers and customers within established service metrics for new, renewal and interim requests.
Develop and cultivate new and existing broker and customer relationships in assigned territory.
Work with brokers and clients to create customized insurance solutions.
Source 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.
Document 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 in Underwriting Manager in the training and development of department staff.