Global Head of Construction Underwriting & Growth

Sompo Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Asss

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional资格

Job summary

Sompo Holdings, Inc. seeks a strategic Head of Construction in London to lead underwriting for the UK Construction book. You will drive profitability, shape portfolio strategy, and align with corporate objectives while guiding executives on long-term regional plans.

You will oversee underwriting standards, engage with clients and brokers, and partner with pricing, claims and product teams to refine offerings and risk selection across major construction projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting strategy and portfolio performance.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and budgets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for the Construction portfolio with P&L ownership.
• Lead and mentor the Energy and Construction leadership team.
• Manage relationships with clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate on product and pricing development to refine offerings.
• Monitor market trends to adapt underwriting strategy and products.
• Ensure compliance with governance and delegated authorities.
• Support marketing and budgeting for the Construction line.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Sompo Holdings, Inc. seeks a strategic Head of Construction in London to lead underwriting for the UK Construction book. You will drive profitability, shape portfolio strategy, and align with corporate objectives while guiding executives on long-term regional plans.

You will oversee underwriting standards, engage with clients and brokers, and partner with pricing, claims and product teams to refine offerings and risk selection across major construction projects.