Assistant underwriter
Key Skills
Job Description
MSIG Specialty Marine – Assistant Underwriter
Location: Rotterdam
Employment type: Full-time
Join our team and build your career in Marine Insurance
Are you ready to start your career in Marine Insurance and be part of a dynamic, knowledge-driven team at a global market leader? MSIG Specialty Marine is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Underwriter to become an essential part of our P&I Underwriting team. In this role, you will provide key support for the underwriting process and contribute to excellent customer service, smooth operations, and impactful results.
Your Role and Impact
As an Assistant Underwriter, you will work alongside experienced underwriters and perform important administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic underwriting. You will assist in managing new and renewed contracts, approvals, and cancellations to ensure the underwriting process runs seamlessly and efficiently. By applying a “first time right” approach, you will help deliver exceptional service and uphold our high standards.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting Support:
- Process new policies, renewals, approvals, and cancellations accurately and efficiently.
- Assist in preparing quotes, screening clients, and using technical pricing models.
- Maintain essential documentation and liaise with brokers to ensure smooth communication.
- Support technical pricing administration and compliance-related queries.
- Keep underwriting systems up-to-date and documentation well-organized.
Client Relationships & Excellent Service:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.
- Handle client queries professionally, delivering high-quality and personalized service.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Perform data analysis to identify trends and insights in underwriting submissions and claims.
- Contribute to insightful underwriting reports and analyses.
- Monitor premium payments and underwriting performance to support optimized results.
Team Collaboration & Organizational Support:
- Participate in knowledge sharing and company-wide projects.
- Facilitate smooth communication across departments and assist in resolving issues effectively.
- Provide support for daily operational needs to strengthen the Underwriting team.
What We Offer
- A stimulating full-time position in an international environment.
- The opportunity to build a rewarding career within a knowledge-driven organization.
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexibility to support work-life balance.
- A vibrant, supportive team that values continuous professional growth.
Why MSIG Specialty Marine?
At MSIG Specialty Marine, we are a market leader in specialized marine insurance. With over 200 dedicated professionals, we offer high-quality insurance products and services, including underwriting, claims, and risk advice. You will join a team equally committed to innovation and outstanding customer service. If you have a passion for marine insurance and are ready for an exciting career with growth opportunities, apply today with your CV and take the next step in your professional journey at MSIG Specialty Marine.
Core Responsibilities
Provide administrative and technical support for the P&I Underwriting team by processing policies, renewals, and cancellations. Maintain strong relationships with brokers and perform data analysis to identify underwriting trends and insights.
Requirements
The role seeks an enthusiastic individual ready to start a career in Marine Insurance with a focus on accuracy and a 'first time right' approach. Candidates should be capable of handling client queries professionally and supporting operational underwriting needs.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Work-life Balance Flexibility
- Professional Growth Opportunities
About MSIG Europe
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
We are a specialist insurer and reinsurer with a 100-year record of helping clients navigate the world’s most complex and demanding risks. Part of the global top-10 insurance group, MS&AD, we have operations in Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East and Asia. With deep risk expertise backed by a trusted claims service, we deliver continuity in an uncertain world. Our role places us at the forefront of many of our chosen lines, which include property, marine, casualty, natural resources, and crisis management.