Senior Casualty Underwriter

MSIG Holdings USA, Inc.

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7+ years of experience in multi-line underwriting
  • Existing producer relationships preferred
  • Demonstrated negotiation and production skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze submissions to assess exposure and overall risk quality
  • Determine pricing, terms, and conditions per guidelines
  • Structure primary and excess casualty programs
  • Manage a book of business for profitability and growth
  • Monitor performance and adjust underwriting strategies
  • Build strong relationships with brokers and clients
  • Participate in client meetings and market presentations

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for junior underwriters
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives and product development
  • Working with diverse internal teams like actuarial and claims
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a global insurance firm
  • Engagement with both brokers and clients in a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Summary/Job Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Casualty Underwriter to join our Property & Casualty underwriting team. In this role, you will evaluate, price, and manage casualty insurance risks-including general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation, and umbrella/excess liability-while building strong broker and client relationships. You'll play a key part in driving profitable growth and maintaining underwriting discipline across your portfolio.

Essential Functions:

Risk Evaluation & Underwriting
  • Analyze new and renewal submissions to assess exposure, loss history, financial condition, and overall risk quality.
  • Determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with company guidelines and market conditions.
  • Structure casualty programs including primary, excess, and specialty liability coverages.
  • Apply sound judgment to balance risk appetite with business development goals.


Portfolio & Account Management
  • Manage a book of business to achieve profitability, retention, and growth targets.
  • Monitor account performance, loss trends, and industry developments to adjust underwriting strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.


Broker & Client Engagement
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and insureds.
  • Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and negotiate terms effectively.
  • Participate in client meetings, underwriting audits, and market presentations.


Collaboration & Internal Partnership
  • Work closely with actuarial, claims, risk engineering, and product teams to evaluate complex risks.
  • Contribute to product development, underwriting guidelines, and strategic initiatives.
  • Mentor junior underwriters or underwriting assistants as needed.


Education and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required
  • 7+ years of related multi-line background required.
  • Existing producer relationships preferred.
  • Must have demonstrated negotiation and production skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 -200,000 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.

It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!

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