Underwriter

Overview

As an Underwriter in Sompo’s International Casualty Reinsurance team, you will develop the London Market and other territories within the Lloyd’s framework, operating under delegated underwriting authority. You will balance risk and business plans while ensuring regulatory and reinsurance requirements are met. You will work closely with stakeholders to monitor portfolio performance, provide technical input, and support team knowledge. This role offers exposure to complex underwriting in a global context and a pathway to leadership within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage insurance risks in line with the business plan, authority, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor portfolio performance and underwriting activity through reviews and MI reports
• Provide technical expertise and support to the team, including acting as a referral point
• Contribute to strategy, planning, and prioritization to meet functional objectives
• Maintain organized, compliant underwriting documentation and governance
• Build relationships with customers, brokers, and colleagues, and respond to stakeholder requests within service standards

Key requirements

• Extensive underwriting knowledge in the relevant class/portfolio
• Strong understanding of underwriting systems, processes, and regulatory requirements (FCA/Lloyd’s)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration, and people management skills
• Highly organized, independent, with strong prioritization and investigative abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to produce MI and detailed reports
• Broad experience in a specialized/complex underwriting environment and professional qualifications such as ACII or equivalent

• strong communication
• interpersonal skills
• customer orientation
• underwriting systems
• pricing tools
• loss models

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