Underwriting Analyst - Political Risk & Credit

MSIG USA•Alexandria, VA

2d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Underwriting Analyst provides operational and analytical support to MSIG USA’s 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 closely with underwriters and more experienced team members, the analyst helps ensure submissions and transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and within service expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in underwriting support, insurance operations, financial services, credit, banking, brokerage operations, or a related professional environment.
Exposure to Political Risk, Trade Credit, Surety, or specialty commercial insurance.
Experience working with financial information, data, business documentation, or transaction processing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn underwriting and policy administration systems.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and organize new submissions, ensuring required documentation and policy information are complete.
Support submission clearing, assignment, and file preparation so submissions are ready for timely underwriting review.
Gather and organize exposure data, financial information, and relevant transaction details.
Prepare file summaries, worksheets, and supporting materials for underwriting review.
Identify missing or inconsistent information and escalate unusual or time-sensitive matters as appropriate.
Assist with preparing and processing quotes, policies, endorsements, cancellations, and other documentation.
Maintain accurate policy, exposure, premium, and transaction information across 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 on 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 established 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.