Assistant Vice President Senior Underwriter – UK Regions Property

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Vice President Senior Underwriter, in our UK Regions Property team in our Commercial Lines business.

Our Corporate Property team write large commercial risks across the UK and International markets. Our clients present challenging and complex risks often with multinational requirements. Sompo have 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 Regions team.

Location

This position will be based out of our Manchester 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, including Multinational business
• Analysis of information for underwriting purposes, specifically regarding account pricing, engineering overviews and account performance analysis
• Attend client presentations and meetings, and trade conferences, with travel when required
• Deputize on behalf of the Head of Property UK Regions
• 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 UK Regions market
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• 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, multicultural, 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 about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com