Underwriting Intern - Cyber

MSIG USA

Posted 6 days ago

Internship

New York, New York

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will support underwriters with policy binding activities, tracking outstanding information, and maintaining accurate underwriting files. They will also gain exposure to cyber insurance underwriting principles, including risk assessment and coverage evaluation.

MSIG USA is seeking a motivated intern to join their Cyber Underwriting team. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a related field such as Business, Finance, or Cybersecurity, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. An interest in insurance, technology risk, or cyber-related industries is a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Organizational Skills

Attention To Detail

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Task Management

Risk Assessment

Coverage Evaluation

Data Tools

Microsoft Office

Job Description

MSIG USA continues to grow! 

Company Overview:

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.

Overview 

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our Cyber Underwriting team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to the underwriting process, with opportunities to support day‑to‑day operations, learn core insurance concepts, and gain insight into the rapidly evolving world of cyber risk. You’ll work closely with experienced underwriters and collaborate across teams to help deliver high‑quality insurance solutions for commercial clients. 

Key Responsibilities 

Underwriting Administration Support 

  • Assist underwriters with policy binding activities 

  • Gather, track, and follow up on underwriting subjectivities and outstanding information 

  • Support policy issuance and preparation of documentation 

  • Help maintain accurate underwriting files and internal records 

Exposure to Cyber Underwriting 

  • Learn foundational principles of cyber insurance underwriting, including risk assessment, coverage evaluation, and portfolio considerations 

  • Participate in underwriting meetings, broker calls, and internal training sessions 

  • Observe how cyber exposures are analyzed for large and complex commercial clients 

General Commercial Insurance Learning 

  • Build familiarity with key insurance concepts such as limits, deductibles, pricing fundamentals, and policy structure 

  • Gain insight into the broader underwriting workflow and how cross‑functional teams collaborate to deliver insurance solutions 

Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

  • Curious mindset with an interest in insurance, technology risk, or cyber‑related industries 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); familiarity with data tools is a plus 

What You’ll Learn 

During this internship, you’ll gain meaningful exposure to both the technical and strategic sides of underwriting. By the end of the program, you will have developed: 

Foundational Knowledge of Cyber Insurance 

  • How cyber risks are evaluated for organizations of varying size and complexity 

  • The key components of cyber insurance policies and how coverage decisions are made 

  • An understanding of emerging cyber threats and trends shaping the insurance market 

Hands‑On Underwriting Experience 

  • How underwriters assess submissions, review documentation, and make informed decisions 

  • The workflow behind binding, issuing, and maintaining commercial insurance policies 

  • Best practices for managing underwriting subjectivities and tracking outstanding information 

Program Overview/Benefits: 

  • Program Dates: June 2, 2026- August 14, 2026 

  • 3 Day Induction: June 2 - June 4, 2026 (Location, Warren, NJ) 

  • Hybrid Schedule: Minimum 3 days in the office per week 

  • Compensation: Hourly rate of $25.00 

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


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.

MSIG USA

MSIG USA is the partner that businesses rely on for creative, customized insurance solutions. Owned by a global P&C carrier with an A+ rating and a 300-year heritage, MSIG USA helps protect leading businesses across a wide range of industries. The company’s financial strength and deep capacity enable it to cover a wide range of risks and deliver responsive, personalized service through a nationwide team. MSIG USA is admitted in all P&C lines in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. MSIG USA is the marketing name used to refer to certain underwriting subsidiaries of MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. (“MSIGH”), and its subsidiary companies. U.S. Companies Only: MSIG insurers are subsidiaries of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, a member of MS & AD Insurance Group. MSIG refers to the insurers underwriting coverage: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. and MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc

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