Global Property Facultative Lead

Sompo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SompoRe in London seeks a Head of International Property Facultative to lead and grow our international portfolio from the London hub. This senior role shapes underwriting strategy, profitability, and client engagement across key markets, with responsibility for pipeline development, risk discipline, and capacity deployment.

You will manage and mentor underwriters, partner with Claims, Actuarial, and Finance, and advance retrocessional plans while building long-term client value in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in international Property Facultative underwriting.
• Proven leadership with ability to develop and mentor teams.
• Strong broker and client relationship management across multiple markets.
• Deep knowledge of catastrophe exposure, pricing, and portfolio optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and drive profitable growth for International Property Facultative.
• Oversee underwriting performance, risk appetite, and capacity deployment.
• Build and manage relationships with brokers, cedants, and strategic partners worldwide.
• Lead portfolio planning, retrocessional considerations and renewal strategy.
• Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Finance and Compliance to ensure portfolio health.

Skills

Property Facultative underwriting

Leadership

International markets

Broker & client relationships

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Education

Industry qualifications (ARe/CPCU/ACII)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Underwriting analytics tools

Job description

SompoRe in London seeks a Head of International Property Facultative to lead and grow our international portfolio from the London hub. This senior role shapes underwriting strategy, profitability, and client engagement across key markets, with responsibility for pipeline development, risk discipline, and capacity deployment.

You will manage and mentor underwriters, partner with Claims, Actuarial, and Finance, and advance retrocessional plans while building long-term client value in a dynamic