AVP, Middle Market Underwriter, UK Commercial Lines

Overview

In this role you will drive profitability for Sompo’s London Property & Casualty book within the Middle Market segment. You will work with brokers and the Head of London to grow relationships, price and structure multi-line risks, and ensure underwriting discipline and governance. You will balance client service with risk mitigation, lead referrals and training, and contribute to team development and efficiency initiatives. This is a growth-focused, collaborative position in a global insurer with a strong emphasis on accountability and integrity.

Pay / Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and evaluate new and renewal submissions for profitability within the business plan
• Price and analyze coverage, structure, and exposures on individual risks
• Set terms and conditions per underwriting strategy to quote qualified risks
• Attend client/broker meetings and represent the team with stakeholders
• Maintain profitability through disciplined pricing and adherence to guidelines
• Expand portfolio by nurturing existing relationships and winning new clients
• Emphasize governance, risk monitoring, and escalation to support risk culture
• Conduct account underwriting audits as needed
• Complete referral applications for risks outside authority for higher approvals
• Support Head of Middle Market London in developing the underwriting team through referrals and training
• Contribute to operational and underwriting efficiency through projects

Key requirements

• 8+ years of commercial underwriting experience
• Significant experience in the middle market space
• Established relationships with retail producers
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong negotiation
• Clear communication
• Relationship building
• Collaborative mindset
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Underwriting guidelines and procedures knowledge

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