{"id":1150962,"url":"https://alion.io/job/msig-usa-underwriting-specialist-oceancargo","title":"Underwriting Specialist - Ocean/Cargo","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":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":160000,"max":215000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":215000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T16:25:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"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.\nThe Cargo/Ocean Marine Underwriter plays a critical role in evaluating, pricing, and managing risks associated with domestic and international cargo shipments. This position supports profitable growth of the marine portfolio by applying sound underwriting judgment, building strong broker relationships, and staying ahead of global trade and logistics trends.\nKey Responsibilities\nUnderwriting & Risk Evaluation\nAssess and underwrite cargo and ocean marine risks in accordance with company guidelines, authority levels, and profitability targets.\n\nAnalyze submissions including vessel details, cargo type, routing, loss history, and insured operations.\n\nDetermine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions based on risk quality and market dynamics.\n\nStructure tailored insurance solutions for complex or specialized marine exposures.\n\nPortfolio & Business Management\nManage a book of cargo/ocean marine business with a focus on sustainable profitability and disciplined growth.\n\nMonitor account performance, loss trends, and market conditions to adjust underwriting strategies.\n\nCollaborate with actuarial, claims, and risk engineering teams to refine underwriting approaches and improve results.\n\nBroker & Client Engagement\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and key clients.\n\nProvide responsive, knowledgeable service to distribution partners to support new business and renewals.\n\nRepresent the company in market meetings, industry events, and client presentations.\n\nCompliance & Documentation\nEnsure underwriting files are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.\n\nMaintain clear documentation of underwriting rationale, pricing decisions, and coverage structures.\n\nMarket & Industry Insight\nStay current on global trade patterns, supply chain issues, vessel safety standards, and marine insurance trends.\n\nContribute to product development, appetite refinement, and strategic initiatives within the marine segment.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or related field.\n\nExperience underwriting cargo, ocean marine, or related commercial P&C lines.\n\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound decisions.\n\nExcellent communication and negotiation abilities.\n\nAbility to build and maintain productive broker relationships.\n\nProficiency with underwriting systems, rating tools, and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nProfessional designations such as CPCU, AMIM, or ARM.\n\nKnowledge of international trade, logistics, and maritime operations.\n\nSalary: The base pay range is $160,000 - 215,000.00. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.\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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