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About the Role

MSIG USA is seeking a senior, market-facing Assistant Vice President, Logistics Underwriting Manager to build and grow the company's logistics insurance business. This role combines product development, underwriting, business development, and market leadership, focusing on establishing MSIG as a differentiated market for sophisticated logistics risks.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute MSIG USA's logistics insurance strategy, supporting profitable growth and long-term market positioning.
Develop logistics policy forms, endorsements, coverage offerings, underwriting guidelines, and risk appetite.
Identify evolving exposures and coverage needs within the logistics industry and translate them into relevant underwriting and product solutions.
Underwrite and service a book of complex global logistics accounts.
Evaluate contractual liabilities, operating exposures, coverage requirements, claims history, risk quality, pricing, limits, deductibles, and other underwriting considerations.
Apply sound underwriting judgment in risk selection, coverage design, pricing, aggregate management, and reinsurance considerations.
Monitor portfolio performance, loss trends, competitive developments, emerging exposures, and changes within the logistics industry.
Partner with claims, actuarial, legal, compliance, risk engineering, and other internal stakeholders in developing and enhancing MSIG's logistics capabilities.
Establish underwriting standards and best practices that support a scalable and profitable logistics portfolio.
Build and deepen relationships with retail and wholesale brokers specializing in logistics, transportation, marine, and supply-chain risks.
Leverage existing market relationships and develop new relationships to generate high-quality logistics opportunities.
Work directly with brokers and clients to understand complex logistics exposures and develop thoughtful, differentiated insurance solutions.
Identify strategic distribution partners and develop broker strategies aligned with MSIG's logistics appetite and growth objectives.
Serve as a recognized logistics insurance resource for brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Represent MSIG at broker meetings, client presentations, industry conferences, trade associations, and other market events.
Develop external messaging, broker education, thought leadership, and other initiatives that strengthen MSIG's logistics brand.
Monitor competitive offerings and marketplace developments to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
Serve as a key partner in developing MSIG USA's broader logistics strategy.
Bring the broker and customer perspective into product development, underwriting strategy, and distribution decisions.
Help establish a clear value proposition for MSIG within the logistics marketplace.
Serve as a technical resource on logistics exposures, contractual liability, coverage structures, and emerging industry risks.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior and developing underwriters across the Ocean Cargo and Logistics team.
Develop the Logistics underwriting capabilities of Cargo underwriters by providing hands-on guidance on risk assessment, contractual exposures, coverage structuring, pricing, and account strategy.
Create and share underwriting best practices, tools, and resources that strengthen consistency and technical expertise across the team.
Lead by example on complex Logistics opportunities, helping less-experienced underwriters build the judgment and confidence necessary to independently underwrite Logistics business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
7+ years of insurance experience in logistics, transportation, marine, cargo, or related specialty risks.
Significant experience working with logistics insurance programs and sophisticated logistics companies.
Strong knowledge of logistics coverages.
Experience analyzing contractual liabilities and developing insurance solutions responsive to logistics clients' operations.
Experience with coverage forms, manuscript endorsements, underwriting guidelines, or similar product responsibilities a plus.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong broker and client relationships and generate profitable business opportunities.
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical leadership to junior underwriters, including building underwriting knowledge and capability in specialty lines.
Ability to translate deep Logistics expertise into practical underwriting guidance for Cargo underwriters developing expertise in Logistics risks.
Strong negotiation, relationship-management, communication, and presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated interest in building and scaling a specialty insurance product.

Skills

Logistics insurance
Transportation insurance
Marine insurance
Cargo insurance
Product development
Underwriting
Business development
Market leadership
Risk assessment
Contractual liability analysis
Coverage structuring
Pricing strategy
Broker relationship management
Client relationship management
Negotiation
Communication
Presentation
Mentorship
Coaching
Technical leadership

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
7+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$190,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits

Healthcare and Retirement Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution
Wellness incentive program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Flexible spending programs
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Paid time off program
Paid charitable leave
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

It 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.
In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.