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MSIG USA · 3 months ago

Head of Primary Casualty Underwriting

NJ-Warren

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $350K/yr

10+ years exp

MSIG USA is a US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers. They are seeking a Head of Primary Casualty Underwriting to lead the strategic direction and execution of the Primary Casualty underwriting portfolio, ensuring profitable growth and innovation while managing a team of underwriters.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Define and execute the underwriting strategy for Primary Casualty business

Oversee the multinational reverse flow casualty business, ensuring local compliance, and coordinated global servicing

Lead the launch and operational development of a retail direct underwriting channel, including digital distribution, pricing and positioning for SME and Mid-market segments

Drive profitable growth while maintaining a balanced risk appetite and portfolio

Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform pricing, terms, and product development

Collaborate with global underwriting and operations teams to service reverse flow programs

Partner with Distribution, Actuarial, Claims, and Reinsurance to enhance underwriting performance

Establish and enforce underwriting guidelines, authority limits, pricing models, and risk appetite frameworks

Lead complex underwriting decisions, especially for large or unique risks

Maintain portfolio discipline by analyzing loss ratios, pricing adequacy, and portfolio mix

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of underwriters and underwriting managers across the region

Promote a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration

Develop talent pipeline through training, coaching, and succession planning

Identify gaps and opportunities in current offerings and lead new product development

Collaborate with actuarial and legal teams to structure innovative solutions tailored to client needs

Leverage analytics and emerging technologies to refine underwriting practices and pricing

Qualification

Casualty UnderwritingAnalytical SkillsLeadershipWorkers’ CompensationUnderwriting PlatformsStakeholder EngagementInnovationDigital TransformationEffective CommunicationNegotiation Skills