Senior Underwriter Marine

Sompo; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Sompo is looking for a Senior Underwriter for the Marine team in Paris. The role emphasizes the development of client relationships and contributes to the profitability of the Marine portfolio by actively sourcing submissions and assessing underwriting risks.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in marine underwriting, with a strong technical understanding of marine exposures and a network within the French broker community. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in underwriting Marine Cargo in France.
• Experience in underwriting Marine Hull considered a plus.
• Deep technical knowledge of marine exposures.
• Good understanding of insurance regulatory environment in France.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to growth and profitability of Sompo Marine portfolio.
• Analyse submissions and assess exposures.
• Meet clients and negotiate to build relationships.
• Responsible for underwriting document filings and contract integrity.
• Support marketing efforts and represent Sompo externally.

Connaissances

Marine Cargo Underwriting

Marine Hull Underwriting

International Corporate Risks

Interpersonal Communication

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Description du poste

## Senior Underwriter MarineApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Paris, Francetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4144## **Job Description****Are you looking for your next opportunity?**Sompo has a unique opportunity for an **Underwriter** in our **French Marine Underwriting team**.This role will work closely with the Head of Marine for France focusing on the development and expansion of our client and broker relationships, as well as supporting for the acceleration of profitable growth and retention in achieving profitability targets, in line with our local, regional and global strategies. **Location:** This position will be based out of our **Paris** 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, our opportunity****What you’ll be doing:*** Contribute to the growth and profitability of Sompo Marine portfolio by actively sourcing submissions* Analyse submissions, policy wordings, technical reports to assess exposures* Analyse underwriting information and ensure appropriate terms and conditions are secured in line with the Sompo Marine Underwriting Strategy* Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business* Contribute to build a well-diversified and balanced book in terms of risk profile and segmentation* Perform contract negotiation, attending and travelling to client meetings, presentations to customers and conducting underwriting reviews* Be responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten* Effectively interact, communicate and negotiate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners (such as Distribution, Claims, Risk Engineering).* Support marketing efforts, creating high quality, original solutions to enhance the reputation and market presence of Sompo.* Focus on other value add projects, developments, and activities, as required.* Representing Sompo externally in commercial negotiations and/or through participation in industry forums, corporate communications events, etc to raise Sompo’s profile within the market place. **What you’ll bring:*** 10+ years of experience working in underwriting position in Marine Cargo in France;* Experience in underwriting Marine Hull should be a serious plus* Experience in cargo – commodities underwriting should be a serious plus* Deep technical knowledge of Marine exposures.* Strong expertise in international Large Corporate risks underwriting (international programs and captive fronting).* Good network within the French broker and inhouse risk manager Community.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.* The highest levels of integrity.* Team player* Recognizes opportunities and approaches new trends with an entrepreneurial mindset.* Good understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in France and its influence in business development, underwriting and claims management strategies* Language skills: English; French;* Willingness to travel internationally as required. At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:* Health & Wellness Benefits* Retirement & Savings Plans* Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance* Employee Assistance Program* Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits **Who we are and what we stand for:**At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo pageOur values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.