Sr, Underwriter, Environmental

Sompo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is looking for an AVP, Underwriter for their U.S. Environmental Insurance team based in California. The role requires over 7 years of relevant underwriting experience and involves underwriting Environmental Pollution and Casualty accounts, collaborating with agents, and achieving financial growth. Applicants should have strong analytical, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. This position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 – $185,000 depending on qualifications and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of casualty or environmental underwriting experience.
• Familiarity with required forms and coverages.
• Knowledge of laws associated with U.S. Environmental underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite renewal and new business Environmental accounts.
• Build partnerships with agents and brokers for profitable growth.
• Meet financial objectives for Environmental portfolio.

Skills

Casualty underwriting experience

Environmental underwriting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

AVP, Underwriter – U.S. Environmental Insurance

Sompo offers a unique opportunity for an AVP, Underwriter in the U.S. Environmental Insurance team. The role can be based out of our Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; or Irvine, CA offices.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite both renewal and new business Environmental Pollution and Casualty accounts within your territory.
• Build and manage partnerships with agents, brokers, and other distribution partners to maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities supporting profitable growth.
• Underwrite within your authority level and established guidelines while partnering across functions to deliver strong portfolio performance.
• Meet stated financial objectives for growth and profitability for the Environmental elements of the Specialty portfolio.
• Create and maintain relationships to showcase Sompo’s products and capabilities beyond underwriting, including market trends, audits, and claims; represent Sompo through on‑site visits, industry conferences, and other engagements.
• Review and resolve premium audit issues.
• Utilize underwriting standards, practices, and tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
• Review applicable laws and regulations, including cancellation and non‑renewal protocols, in assigned locations.
• Perform and/or oversee risk analysis (exposure, aggregation, scenario testing, and profitability) using internal models and market data.
• Support internal and external audits; identify control gaps and drive remediation actions where needed.
• Partner with Claims, Actuarial, Cat/Exposure Management, Finance, and Operations to support underwriting outcomes and portfolio health.

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years of casualty or environmental underwriting experience.
• Familiarity with required forms and coverages.
• Knowledge of relevant laws associated with U.S. Environmental underwriting coverages.
• Experience underwriting non‑admitted lines of coverage, and working with wholesale and retail brokers/agents.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Experience negotiating and engaging in the negotiation process.
• Adept at risk selection, exposure evaluation, and ability to rate, quote, and sell admitted and non‑admitted solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Very strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and provide strong customer service with a professional attitude.
• Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross‑sell or address processing requirements.
• Demonstrated contribution to underwriting profit.
• Proficient in associated computer programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Salary

$140,000.00 – $185,000.00. Actual compensation depends on factors such as cost of living, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from: Traditional PPO & Consumer‑Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account featuring a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D benefits, with option to purchase supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company‑paid disability benefits with competitive salary‑continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off programs, including company‑paid holidays.
• Competitive parental leave benefits & adoption assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax‑free commuter benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement & professional qualification benefits.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Sompo is an equal‑opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, or age.