AVP Environmental Underwriter: Lead Growth & Risk

Sompo; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sompo in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting for Environmental Pollution and Casualty. You will underwrite renewals and new business, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive portfolio profitability.

Based out of Alpharetta, this role emphasizes relationship-building with agents and brokers, adherence to underwriting standards, and effective risk assessment. Travel may be required, with a focus on performance and client service.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of casualty or environmental underwriting experience.
• Familiarity with required forms and coverages.
• Knowledge of US Environmental underwriting laws.
• Experience underwriting non-admitted lines and working with brokers/agents.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management abilities.
• Proficient in risk selection, exposure evaluation, and pricing.
• Excellent organizational skills and deadline discipline.
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication abilities.
• Customer service orientation with professional attitude.
• Ability to engage across departments to support underwriting outcomes.
• Contribute to underwriting profit and portfolio health.

Responsibilities

• Meet financial objectives for growth and profitability of Environmental elements.
• Build relationships with agents, brokers, and distribution partners.
• Represent Sompo through on-site visits, industry events, and audits.
• Apply underwriting standards to determine classifications, rates, and charges.
• Review laws and cancellations/non-renewal protocols in assigned locations.
• Perform risk analysis using internal models and market data.
• Support internal and external audits and drive remediation.
• Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, Cat/Exposure Management, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

7+ years underwriting

Environmental underwriting

Non-admitted lines

Travel willingness

Negotiation

Risk selection & exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Customer service

Cross-sell & stakeholder engagement

Underwriting profitability

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sompo in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting for Environmental Pollution and Casualty. You will underwrite renewals and new business, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive portfolio profitability.

Based out of Alpharetta, this role emphasizes relationship-building with agents and brokers, adherence to underwriting standards, and effective risk assessment. Travel may be required, with a focus on performance and client service.