Senior Underwriter, Engineering & Construction – France

Sompo International; Paris; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

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Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

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Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional资格

Zusammenfassung

Sompo International in Paris is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter Engineering & Construction to build a profitable, sustainable portfolio across infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing, power generation, and large construction projects.

You will report to the Head of Property, Energy and Construction - France and collaborate with underwriting, risk engineering, claims and distribution teams to support growth.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of underwriting experience in Engineering insurance.
• Deep expertise in large and complex Engineering risks.
• Strong established network within the France broker and risk manager community.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and its impact on underwriting and business development.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the French Engineering market strategy (CAR/EAR) in alignment with Continental Europe leadership.
• Analyse technical risk information and determine appropriate coverage, terms and pricing.
• Negotiate insurance conditions with brokers and clients.
• Ensure disciplined underwriting and portfolio management in line with company guidelines.
• Contribute to large and complex account discussions and multinational programmes.
• Act as Sompo’s senior ambassador in the French market, cultivating strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key industry stakeholders.
• Drive new business development and retention through proactive engagement, negotiation, and strategic account management.
• Oversee underwriting quality, governance, and portfolio balance across risk segments and industries in line with regional strategy.
• Provide guidance on complex risks, major accounts, and global program structures.
• Ensure underwriting documentation, data quality, and contract integrity meet Sompo’s standards.
• Collaborate closely with other Lines of Business to drive cross-sell opportunities and ensure alignment of appetite, pricing and governance.
• Collaborate with Claims, Risk Engineering, Distribution, and other internal partners to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Support regional initiatives, innovation projects, and strategic developments that enhance Sompo’s competitive position.
• Represent Sompo in high-level commercial negotiations, press engagements, and corporate communications activities.

Kenntnisse

Underwriting experience

Engineering insurance

Strong broker network

English French fluency

Willing to travel

Jobbeschreibung

Sompo International in Paris is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter Engineering & Construction to build a profitable, sustainable portfolio across infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing, power generation, and large construction projects.

You will report to the Head of Property, Energy and Construction - France and collaborate with underwriting, risk engineering, claims and distribution teams to support growth.