Assistant Underwriter - D&O & ML | Hybrid Manchester

Sompo; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sompo in Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Underwriter within UK Regions Financial Lines, focusing on Management Liability and Directors & Officers insurance. You will support underwriting from submission to binding and liaise with brokers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in Management Liability/D&O underwriting, strong numeracy and communication skills, and Proficiency with MS Office. This hybrid role offers collaboration and development within Sompo's global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years Management Liability / D&O underwriting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical with good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters from submission of a risk through to binding.
• Respond to mid-term questions from brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Interact with brokers and external parties, maintaining good relationships.
• Contribute to underwriting services projects and risk/premium accounting.
• Provide ad-hoc support to underwriting teams and prepare analyses.
• Collaborate with major broking partners on volume deals and portfolio underwriting.

Job description

Sompo in Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Underwriter within UK Regions Financial Lines, focusing on Management Liability and Directors & Officers insurance. You will support underwriting from submission to binding and liaise with brokers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in Management Liability/D&O underwriting, strong numeracy and communication skills, and Proficiency with MS Office. This hybrid role offers collaboration and development within Sompo's global team.