Casualty Portfolio Manager

MSIG USA

. Assist in developing and updating casualty underwriting guidelines, appetite statements, and class guidance .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in commercial casualty underwriting, with strong technical knowledge of casualty lines, pricing, and coverage forms. Capable of mentoring less experienced underwriters and providing analytical insights to support underwriting decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Casualty Underwriting ExperienceTechnical Knowledge of Casualty LinesUnderwriting Guidelines FamiliarityAnalytical SkillsClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Casualty UnderwritingPricing AnalysisExposure AnalysisUnderwriting AuditsFile Quality EvaluationRisk Appetite TranslationPortfolio Trend MonitoringTechnical Guidance on CoverageTraining DevelopmentMentoring

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear Written CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BITableauUnderwriting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUAU

Industry Keywords

General LiabilityCommercial AutoUmbrella and ExcessE&S Casualty MarketsSpecialty Casualty SegmentsConstructionEnergyEnvironmentalProducts Liability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing and updating casualty underwriting guidelines, appetite statements, and class guidance
Assist in maintaining underwriting authority frameworks and referral protocols, and help communicate them to underwriting teams
Support leadership in translating company risk appetite into practical direction for underwriters
Participate in underwriting audits and peer reviews, evaluating file quality, pricing documentation, and adherence to guidelines and authority
Summarize review findings and share recommendations with underwriting leadership
Help monitor portfolio trends such as rate change, mix of business, and limits deployment, and flag areas needing attention
Review referred risks within your authority and provide technical guidance on coverage, terms, and pricing
Stay current on emerging casualty issues and share insights with the team
Work with actuarial on rating tools, rate monitoring, and pricing guidance
Partner with claims to understand loss trends and incorporate lessons learned into underwriting guidance
Provide underwriting input on forms, endorsements, and product updates
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced underwriters
Help develop and deliver training on guidelines, coverage topics, and underwriting best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 to 12 years of commercial casualty underwriting experience
Strong technical knowledge of casualty lines such as general liability, commercial auto, umbrella and excess, and related coverages
Familiarity with underwriting guidelines, authority structures, or underwriting audit processes
Solid understanding of pricing, coverage forms, and exposure analysis
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to underwriters and leadership
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience in admitted, E&S casualty markets and captives
Preferred: Exposure to specialty casualty segments such as construction, energy, environmental, or products liability
Preferred: Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, or similar, or progress toward one
Preferred: Comfort with data tools and underwriting platforms such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual bonus
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
Ongoing professional development and support for industry designations