AVP, Senior Underwriter, Corporate Property, London

Sompo International; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

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 a Senior Underwriter in our UK London Property team in our Commercial Lines business.

Our Corporate Property team writes large commercial risks across the UK and International markets. Our clients present challenging and complex risks often with multinational requirements. Sompo has the capabilities to participate as both a lead or follow market, and we work across our network of brokers to secure long-term partnerships with our target customers. This opportunity sits within our UK London team and Real Estate segment.

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:

• Handling renewal and new business within agreed parameters for large UK Property accounts as both a lead and follow insurer.
• Analysis of information for underwriting purposes, specifically regarding account pricing, engineering overviews, and account performance analysis.
• Attend client presentations and meetings, with travel when required.
• Adherence to all financial, legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Liaising with insurance and reinsurance brokers, with full client engagement.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to underwriters and junior members of the department.
• Ad-hoc tasks & projects.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5 years Property underwriting experience within the London market.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• ACII or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Ability to organise efficiently.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office Excel, etc.

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’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings’ 130 years of innovation, we’re committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.

Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.

We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.

Around the world, our 9,000+ 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.

To learn more, visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com