Senior Underwriter /Head of Energy - Power Generation CE Region

Sompo International; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sompo International is seeking a Lead Underwriter Energy Power Generation to join their Property & Energy team. This role focuses on underwriting and developing portfolios in the Power and Utility sectors, requiring extensive experience and technical knowledge. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a collaborative work environment for long-term career growth.

Leistungen

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in underwriting operational and CAR/EAR risks for Power and Utilities.
• Established relations and understanding of the CE Energy market.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Underwriting and developing the Power and Utility sub-class portfolio, including Renewables.
• Collaborate with local underwriting and business development teams.
• Monitor industry and account trends to enhance underwriting quality.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Technical knowledge of Power Generation

Ausbildung

Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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, across our global locations. 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 offers a unique opportunity for a Lead Underwriter Energy Power Generation in our Property & Energy team for Continental Europe. Our experienced global Energy Team, backed by Sompo’s financial strength, provides comprehensive underwriting across the entire Energy chain, from oil and gas extraction and refining to emerging renewable energy solutions. Operating from different regions, we offer tailored products and significant capacity. The Sompo Continental Europe unit has been focusing on Downstream Chemical and is expanding into Power Generation and Renewables. This position reports directly to the Continental Europe Head of Property & Energy.

Location: This role is based in one of our Continental European offices, preferably Paris, Cologne, or Munich.

We foster a collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive and build long-lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• The role will initially focus on underwriting and developing the Power and Utility sub-class portfolio, including Renewables within Continental Europe, with a focus on Central Europe. This includes operational risks as well as construction (CAR/EAR) risks.
• Perform thorough underwriting of all accounts in accordance with guidelines and individual authority levels.
• Develop and shape underwriting strategy, risk appetite, and technical guidance in collaboration with the CE Head of Property & Energy.
• Provide advice on pricing, product development, and policy language.
• Collaborate with local underwriting and business development teams to support new business initiatives.
• Perform underwriting referrals as needed.
• Build strong relationships with regional Energy teams across London, North America, Singapore, and Brazil.
• Monitor industry and account trends, working with Energy Risk Engineering specialists to enhance underwriting quality.
• Represent Sompo at broker, client meetings, and market events.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of experience in underwriting operational and CAR/EAR risks for Power and Utilities.
• A Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, with technical knowledge of Power Generation and Renewables underwriting.
• Established relations and understanding of the CE Energy market.
• Experience in developing products and technical underwriting guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills for complex data.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French is a plus.

Our Benefits

We regularly update our benefits to meet employee needs, including:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment, rejecting all forms of discrimination and fostering a culture of belonging.

About Us

Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment.

We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. With over 130 years of innovation, we aim to simplify your risk management journey through expertise, tailored solutions, and insights. Our 9,000+ employees worldwide are dedicated to learning, improving, and solving your complex challenges. When you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise. Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.co for more information.