{"id":1150966,"url":"https://alion.io/job/msig-usa-avp-underwriter-inland-marine","title":"AVP, Underwriter - Inland Marine","company":{"id":2059232,"name":"MSIG USA","domain":"msigusa.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/msigusa","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chicago, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":175000,"max":215000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":215000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T16:25:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"MSIG USA continues to grow!\nCompany Overview:\nMSIG 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.\nPosition Summary\nThe Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine Underwriting is a senior, market-facing production underwriting role responsible for generating, underwriting, and servicing profitable Inland Marine business. This position plays a key role in expanding MSIG USA's presence within the marketplace by building strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering underwriting solutions that support profitable growth.\nPrimary product responsibilities include Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Warehouse Legal Liability, and Miscellaneous Property Floaters.\nThe successful candidate will possess deep Inland Marine underwriting expertise, established broker relationships, and a proven ability to attract and retain profitable business while serving as a trusted market representative for MSIG.\nEssential Functions:\nProduction, Underwriting & Risk Management (50%)\nProduce, underwrite, and service profitable Inland Marine business within underwriting authority.\nUnderwrite complex Inland Marine risks, including Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Warehouse Legal Liability, and Miscellaneous Property Floaters.\nApply sound underwriting judgment and technical expertise in risk selection, coverage analysis, pricing, aggregate management, and reinsurance considerations.\nEvaluate exposures, coverage needs, and account characteristics to develop underwriting solutions aligned with company guidelines and profitability objectives.\nExercise independent judgment in the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business.\nMonitor underwriting results, loss trends, and market developments to support sound underwriting decisions and profitability objectives.\nMaintain accurate underwriting documentation and system data in accordance with company standards.\nCollaborate with claims, actuarial, risk engineering, and other internal stakeholders to support business objectives and deliver exceptional customer service.\nBusiness Development & Distribution Management (40%)\nBuild, maintain, and expand relationships with retail and wholesale brokers to generate profitable new business opportunities.\nIdentify and cultivate strategic producer relationships aligned with MSIG USA's underwriting appetite and growth objectives.\nDrive new business production through broker engagement, marketing activities, and marketplace presence.\nServe as a trusted underwriting resource and market representative for brokers and clients.\nSuccessfully manage new and renewal business opportunities while maintaining strong service standards.\nRepresent MSIG at industry events, broker meetings, and trade association functions to strengthen market visibility and distribution relationships.\nPromote a positive image of MSIG and our Inland Marine capabilities within the marketplace.\nLeadership & Strategic Influence (10%)\nServe as a technical underwriting resource and mentor to less experienced underwriting staff.\nShare market insights and underwriting expertise to support the development of team members and underwriting best practices.\nContribute to strategic initiatives, process improvements, and product development efforts as appropriate.\nAct as a positive ambassador for MSIG USA internally and externally.\nQualifications: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation & Experience Required:\nBachelor's degree preferred.\nCPCU, ARM, AU, or other insurance designations strongly preferred.\n10+ years of Inland Marine underwriting experience, including production responsibilities.\nDemonstrated expertise underwriting Contractors Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, Warehouse Legal Liability, Floaters, and other Inland Marine risks.\nStrong knowledge of Inland Marine coverages, exposures, risk selection, pricing, and underwriting practices.\nProven success generating profitable new business and developing broker relationships within the Chicago (central region) market.\nEstablished relationships with retail and wholesale brokers preferred.\nStrong negotiation, relationship management, and business development skills.\nExcellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.\nAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively across business functions.\nSALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $175,000 to $215,000 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.\nAdditional Benefits:\nHealthcare and Retirement Benefits\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage\n\n401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution\n\nWellness incentive program\n\nLife and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance\n\nFlexible spending programs\n\nShort-term and long-term disability plans\n\nAdditional Benefit Programs\nPaid time off program\n\nPaid charitable leave\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nPersonal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts\n\nIt's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!\nIt 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. 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