Lead Underwriting Analyst - Political Risk & Credit
Job Summary
Serves as the Lead Underwriting Analyst supporting the Political Risk & Credit business. The role directly manages the Underwriting Analyst team, establishes workload priorities, oversees submission intake and account servicing, and ensures accurate and timely execution throughout the policy lifecycle. The Lead Underwriting Analyst partners closely with underwriters to resolve complex operational issues, improve processes and service levels, and support the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting Operations & Account Support
- Oversee the intake, clearing, assignment and processing of submissions to ensure timely and accurate underwriting support.
- Ensure submissions and policy information are complete, accurate and appropriately prepared for underwriting review.
- Oversee account servicing throughout the policy lifecycle, including endorsements, premium adjustments, invoicing, late-premium follow-up, etc..
- Troubleshoot complex or non-standard account and operational issues, escalating material matters appropriately.
- Partner closely with underwriters to ensure operational needs are managed effectively and service expectations are met.
Workflow & People Leadership
- Directly manage, coach and develop the Underwriting Analyst team.
- Establish priorities, assign and balance workloads, monitor progress, and hold team members accountable for timely and accurate execution.
- Manage workflow and turnaround times across a high volume of inquiries and servicing activities, identifying bottlenecks and driving issues to resolution.
- Provide ongoing feedback, training and development to strengthen individual and team capability.
- Apply sound judgment and provide direction in situations where established procedures may not fully address the circumstances.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify and implement practical improvements to workflows, procedures, tools and controls.
- Promote consistent application of underwriting guidelines, documentation standards and escalation protocols.
- Identify recurring errors, service delays and operational challenges and work with stakeholders to resolve root causes.
- Support system enhancements and operational changes as the business evolves.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant underwriting support, underwriting operations, credit, insurance operations or related experience preferred.
- 2+ years of direct people-management experience, including setting priorities, assigning work, coaching and developing employees preferred.
- Experience with Political Risk or Trade Credit strongly preferred; relevant Surety or closely related credit-product experience may be considered.
- Experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven work and resolving complex or non-standard operational issues.
- Strong understanding of underwriting and policy lifecycle activities, with demonstrated ability to improve workflows and processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong people leadership, coaching and workload-management skills.
- Strong judgment, problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
- Strong ownership, initiative and accountability.
- Strong service orientation and ability to partner effectively with underwriters, brokers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, MSIG USA will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.
Additional Benefits:
- Healthcare and Retirement Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with a generous 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
Additional Benefit Programs
- Paid time off program
- Paid charitable leave
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts
