MSIG USA, a leading provider of specialty insurance solutions, has appointed Jayson Taylor as head of casualty effective immediately. Taylor, who previously served as head of product innovation, brings more than 20 years of deep underwriting and actuarial experience to his new role.
Taylor joined MSIG USA in 2024 and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s innovation agenda. He successfully drove the development of data-driven, market-responsive insurance products and modernized MSIG USA’s casualty product lines by incorporating actuarial insights and technology-enabled solutions into the underwriting framework.
As head of casualty, Taylor will oversee all aspects of MSIG USA’s casualty business, including strategy, underwriting, portfolio management, and product development. His responsibilities will span both primary and excess casualty lines, focusing on profitable growth, technical discipline, and alignment with MSIG USA’s broader underwriting and distribution priorities.
“Jayson Taylor brings an exceptional blend of casualty underwriting leadership, actuarial expertise, and commercial acumen to this role,” said Peter McKenna, CEO of MSIG USA. “His understanding of the casualty market and ability to apply technical rigor to strategic growth make him uniquely qualified to lead one of our core businesses.”
Prior to joining MSIG USA, Taylor served as head of excess casualty at Argo Group, where he expanded the portfolio while enhancing profitability and underwriting rigor. He has also held actuarial leadership roles at QBE North America and Employers Workers Compensation Insurance, leading pricing strategy, reserving analysis, and regulatory support across various insurance lines.
Taylor is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) and has developed predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and underwriting tools to improve pricing precision and operational efficiency. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in statistics from the University of Florida.
About MSIG USA
MSIG USA is the marketing term used to refer to MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. and its insurance subsidiaries. The company brings financial strength, underwriting expertise, and a global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions addressing unique business risks. MSIG USA operates through a nationwide network of over 500 professionals, providing responsive and personalized service to clients.
