Assistant Underwriter

SOMPO; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Underwriter to join their Marine & Energy Liability team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support underwriters throughout the entire underwriting process, ensuring efficient workflow and maintaining strong relationships with brokers. You will gain invaluable exposure to the Marine & Energy market, working alongside experienced professionals and receiving comprehensive training. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company fosters a collaborative environment where employees can thrive and develop their careers. If you're looking to make an impact in a dynamic field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Flexible Working Provisions

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous insurance experience is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Highly analytical with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters from submission of a risk through to binding stage.
• Respond to general mid-term questions from brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of financial and other types of analysis.

Skills

Insurance Experience

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Numeracy Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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, in each of our locations throughout the world. 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 has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter in our Marine & Energy Liability team in our Marine, Energy & Aviation Global Markets business.

With a wealth of experience across all key sectors of the Marine and Energy market, our team offers a range of insurance solutions to for Marine and Energy businesses.

Our London based team underwrites complex and diverse risks across the globe in a pragmatic and consistent way and looks to forge long-term and sustainable partnerships. Backed by Sompo International’s exceptional financial strength, we offer significant capacity, with a dedicated risk engineering, energy claims handling capability and underwrite business through our company platforms in the UK and Continental Europe.

Location: This position will be based out of our London office currently at Minster Court. We will be moving to new offices at 40 Leadenhall Street in January, 2026. 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:

• Support underwriters from submission of a risk through to binding stage, through all aspects of the underwriting process.
• Assist in general underwriting administration and processing functions to ensure efficient workflow within the team.
• Respond to general mid-term questions from brokers and/or internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, delivering a first-class service and within authority parameters.
• Interact with brokers and other external parties including third party business providers, including the maintenance and development of good working relationships.
• Maintain timely and accurate risk, exposure and premium accounting in the company’s policy administration and documentation management systems.
• Assist underwriting/actuary/modeling by completing pricing models and Natural Catastrophe modelling specifications.
• Provide support to underwriters as required with event planning/presentations and meetings.
• Participate in corporate entertaining of brokers and clients.
• Assist in the preparation of financial and other types of analysis to support the underwriting team.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable previous insurance experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills- articulate and influential.
• Confident and self-driven and enjoy working to deadlines and targets.
• Able to work independently under their own initiative and as a part of a close-knit team.
• Highly analytical with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organise efficiently.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• A team player with an enthusiastic interest in the Marine & Energy industries.

What we can give to you:

• Exposure to a significant Marine & Energy business in the London market.
• Leverage of a global and established brand operating across multiple lines and geographies.
• Immersive experience in practical and technical aspects of underwriting with senior colleagues.
• Involvement in the day-to-day management of the business.
• Access to courses provided by third parties.
• Being part of an enthusiastic, experienced and diverse team.

Our Benefits

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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.

To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com