Join our team and build your career in specialist Marine Insurance
 

Are you ready to continue your career in insurance and become part of a dynamic, knowledge-driven team at a global marine insurance leader? MSIG Specialty Marine is looking for an enthusiastic Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team in Hamburg or Cologne.
 

In this role, you will provide essential support to our Underwriters, helping to deliver outstanding service to brokers, maintain accurate underwriting records, support portfolio monitoring, and contribute to the overall success and profitability of our Marine portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical underwriting knowledge and build a long-term career within the specialist marine insurance market.
 

The Opportunity

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the underwriting and operational management of a diverse portfolio of Marine risks. Working closely with Underwriters, Brokers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure the smooth administration of new and renewal business, maintain high-quality underwriting data, and assist in portfolio analysis and reporting activities.
 

The role has two primary areas of focus:

• Supporting the Underwriting team through policy administration, broker servicing, data management and underwriting operations.
• Assisting with portfolio reporting, management information, premium tracking and underwriting performance analysis.
   

This position offers excellent exposure to all aspects of marine underwriting and provides the opportunity to develop technical, analytical and market-facing skills within a specialist international insurance business.
 

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting Support

• Assist Underwriters with new business, renewals, endorsements and policy amendments.
• Prepare underwriting documentation, quotations and policy records.
• Maintain underwriting systems and ensure accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Liaise with brokers to obtain outstanding information and support efficient processing of business.
• Support underwriting and exposure analysis through data gathering and quality control.
• Produce underwriting reports, management information and portfolio analysis.
• Ensure underwriting files comply with regulatory, audit and internal governance requirements.
• Monitor key underwriting performance metrics and support portfolio reviews.
   

Broker & Client Service

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to broker enquiries and provide a high standard of service.
• Help ensure a positive and professional broker experience throughout the underwriting process.
   

Data Analysis & Portfolio Monitoring

• Analyse underwriting, premium and claims data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Produce regular management information and portfolio performance reports.
• Support exposure analysis and portfolio management initiatives.
• Assist with data quality reviews and reporting improvements.
• Help maintain portfolio dashboards and management information tools.
   

Team Collaboration & Operational Support

• Support daily underwriting operations and administrative activities.
• Work closely with underwriting, claims, finance and operations teams.
• Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and process development activities.
   

Personal Development

• Continue developing technical insurance and underwriting knowledge.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as required.
• Progress towards professional qualifications where appropriate.
• Support the development and training of colleagues when required.
   

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an organised and motivated individual who enjoys working with data, has excellent attention to detail, and is keen to develop a career in underwriting.
 

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships with brokers and colleagues, and taking ownership of administrative and reporting responsibilities within a busy underwriting environment.
 

Key Competencies

Essential

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative and data management capabilities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence.

Desirable

• Previous experience within insurance, underwriting support or broker operations.
• Experience working with policy administration or underwriting systems.
• Knowledge of marine, cargo or specialty insurance.
• Experience producing management information or portfolio reporting.
• Progress towards, or willingness to undertake, professional insurance qualifications.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within insurance, underwriting support, broker operations or policy administration would be advantageous.
• Confident working with large volumes of data and maintaining data accuracy.
• Experience in marine, specialty or commercial insurance is beneficial but not essential.
• German and English language skills would be advantageous given the scope of the role.
   

What We Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across underwriting, portfolio management and specialist marine insurance within a leading international insurer.

You will develop a broad understanding of the marine insurance market whilst building the technical and commercial skills required for future career progression within underwriting.

In addition, we offer:

• A stimulating full-time position in an international environment.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements in line with company policy.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to specialist marine and cargo underwriting.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within underwriting.
• Access to experienced market professionals and mentoring from senior underwriters.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
   

Why MSIG Specialty Marine?

MSIG Specialty Marine is a leading specialist marine insurer with over 200 dedicated professionals across Europe and Asia. We provide underwriting, claims and risk management solutions to clients operating in the global marine sector.
 

At MSIG Specialty Marine, we combine specialist expertise with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. We are committed to helping our people build rewarding careers, develop deep technical knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the success of our business.
 

If you are looking to build your underwriting career within a growing international marine insurer, we would be delighted to hear from you.
 

Apply today and take the next step in your career at MSIG Specialty Marine.