Underwriter

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriter in our Downstream Energy team in our Energy business.

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (Sompo International) is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Sompo International companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Sompo Holdings, Inc., whose core business encompasses one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market.

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, Shared opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the delivery of the underwriting business plan; assisting with renewals and review of new business for Downstream and Power accounts.
• Use expertise to select and underwrite profitable business to secure retention on existing and new clients.
• Servicing the existing book of business with regards to endorsement review, market updates and meetings.
• Review and presentation of data ahead of internal meetings with analysis of the key reportable metrics.
• Preparing information for underwriting purposes, specifically regarding account pricing, engineering overviews and account performance analysis
• Coordinating RMS modelling with exposure analysis team on an account basis and for roll ups - as well as speak with engineering department where required for further research.
• Attend client presentations and meetings with brokers – providing updates to the team.
• Performing Energy market research and client information ahead of key renewals.
• Demonstrate compliance with and evidencing of conduct risk requirements, underwriting guidelines and internal control requirements.
• Help educate and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Oversight of audit requirements, reporting and booking of policies.
• Ad-hoc tasks & projects as set by the team.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant experience within Insurance Industry minimum 4 years.
• Possess in depth knowledge of the Downstream oil and gas industry and the policy structures and wordings used within the Energy Property market.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Numerate and an eye for detail
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritsie workload.
• 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.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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