Energy Liability Class Underwriter

Sompo; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in London is seeking an Energy Liability Class Underwriter to strengthen its Marine & Energy team. The ideal candidate will have previous insurance experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to enhance broker relationships. This role offers immersive experiences in underwriting with senior colleagues and exposure to significant market operations, supported by a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits

Generous Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous insurance experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy for Energy Liability in the London team.
• Enhance broker and client relationships for business growth.
• Maintain accurate risk and premium accounting.
• Assist in financial and analytical support for underwriting.

Skills

Insurance experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Overview

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Energy Liability Class 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 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:

• Setting the strategy for Energy Liability in our London team.
• Leveraging the existing Marine & Energy portfolio to enhance our broker and client relationships leading to growth of the Energy Liability class of business.
• Interacting with brokers and other external parties including third party business providers, to maintain and develop good working relationships.
• Maintaining timely and accurate risk, exposure and premium accounting in the company's policy administration and documentation management systems.
• Working with pricing actuaries to develop robust pricing models.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial and other types of analysis to support the underwriting team and senior management team requirements.

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.
• Being part of an enthusiastic, experienced and diverse team.

Our Benefits

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

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.