Underwriting Analyst - Political Risk & Credit

MSIG Holdings • New York City, NY

1d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Underwriting Analyst provides operational and analytical support to the Political Risk & Credit underwriting team. The role supports submission intake, account preparation, transaction processing, and policy servicing from initial inquiry through issuance and renewal. Working with underwriters and more experienced team members, the analyst helps ensure submissions and transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and within service expectations.

Responsibilities include organizing submissions and supporting underwriting review; helping prepare and process quotes, policies, endorsements, cancellations, and other documentation; maintaining policy, exposure, premium, and transaction information; assisting with financial and account analysis; researching obligors, buyers, countries, transactions, and industry conditions; and responding to routine broker and internal inquiries. The analyst also maintains accurate files, follows underwriting controls and escalation procedures, and supports process improvements and operational initiatives.

The position prefers a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. The estimated annual salary range is $75,000–$95,000, with actual compensation depending on relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in underwriting support, insurance operations, financial services, credit, banking, brokerage operations, or a related professional environment preferred.
• Experience working with financial information, data, business documentation, or transaction processing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn underwriting and policy administration systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume environment.
• Analytical aptitude and interest in financial, credit, and transaction risk.
• Sound judgment and willingness to ask questions and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication and service skills.
• Initiative, curiosity, and ability to learn new products, systems, and processes.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Political Risk, Trade Credit, Surety, or specialty commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and organize new submissions, checking that required documentation and policy information are complete.
• Support submission clearing, assignment, and file preparation so submissions are ready for underwriting review.
• Gather and organize exposure data, financial information, and transaction details.
• Prepare file summaries, worksheets, and supporting materials for underwriting review.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and escalate unusual or time-sensitive matters.
• Assist with preparation and processing of quotes, policies, endorsements, cancellations, and other documentation.
• Maintain accurate policy, exposure, premium, and transaction information in applicable systems.
• Support premium adjustments, invoicing, late-premium follow-up, and other post-bind servicing activities.
• Track open items and coordinate with stakeholders to support timely completion.
• Maintain complete and accurate underwriting files and documentation.
• Assist with collecting and reviewing financial statements, credit information, exposure data, and other underwriting materials.
• Complete basic account, financial, and portfolio analysis using established guidelines and tools.
• Support research related to obligors, buyers, countries, transactions, and industry conditions.
• Identify material changes, information gaps, or inconsistencies for further review by the underwriter.
• Respond to routine broker and internal inquiries about submission status, documentation requirements, and policy servicing.
• Communicate proactively about missing information, outstanding requirements, and transaction status.
• Partner with Underwriting, Operations, Finance, Reinsurance, and other stakeholders to support timely account execution.
• Escalate complex or non-standard matters to the appropriate underwriter or senior team member.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and follow underwriting guidelines, controls, and escalation procedures.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and other operational initiatives.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining strong service and communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing contribution.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Flexible spending programs.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Paid time off program.
• Paid charitable leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Personal insurance discounts for auto and homeowners insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level