As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.
Job Description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Underwriter in our Property team.
We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our Property team. This role will need to have technical expertise and proven experience to lead large Property placements. We are seeking someone who has strong relationships with brokers and clients, a broad knowledge of wordings and policies, an understanding of RMS modelling, and who has the ability to rate and price risks accordingly.
Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity
What you’ll be doing:
- Underwriting focused role within a U$ 250m Property portfolio of both open market and delegated business
- Responsibilities will include both renewal and new business Internationally but with a focus to the US
- Conduct broker and client meetings
- Provide input and feedback at the weekly underwriting meetings.
- Full and thorough underwriting of all accounts in accordance with underwriting guidelines and individual authority granted by management.
- Monitoring all industry and specific account trends. Implementing a field service reputation that is recognized as superior in the industry.
What you’ll bring:
- Relevant Property underwriting experience.
- Experience and technical knowledge of underwriting or broking large Property placements
- Experience in underwriting or broking North American and International Property business
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a pressured environment
- Appetite and hunger to learn and grow and ‘go the extra mile’ to achieve the best result for Sompo.
- Eye for detail
- Ability to organise efficiently
- Competent computer skills, particularly excel
Our Benefits
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:
- Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
- Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
- Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
In today’s world, what do we stand for?
We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.
About Us
Expert Partners.
Clarity in complexity.
Unwavering commitment.
We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.
Building on Sompo Holding’s 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet their needs effectively and consistently.
We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way – providing them with the products and coverages they need – underpinned by exceptional levels of service.
Our values
As we continue to evolve and grow, our core values serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, purpose and culture.
- Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliver
- Agility: Keeping it simple as we grow
- Collaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleagues
- Development: Being curious and having a growth mindset
- Integrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s right
Around the world, our 9,500+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.
Sompo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com
