Experienced Underwriter, Middle Market

Sompo International; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Underwriter to join their Middle Market, Alternative Risk Underwriting Solutions team. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in complex program placements while managing a diverse book of business across various sectors. With a focus on collaboration and long-term partnerships, the company fosters a supportive environment where employees can thrive and build rewarding careers. The position is based in New York, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth. If you are passionate about underwriting and eager to make an impact, this opportunity could be your next big step.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive submission activity and assess risk acceptability.
• Engage with brokers and agents for business discussions.

Skills

Underwriting Authority

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Agility

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Experienced Underwriter in our Middle Market, Alternative Risk Underwriting Solutions team.

Our Middle Market Underwriting team offers diverse multi-line capabilities targeted at select industry verticals such as real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services, technology, and life science. We work through a network of retail brokers who share our commitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition.

The Alternative Risk Underwriting Solutions team serves as the lead underwriting practice group and center of excellence for complex program placement within Middle Market. Within this role, you will develop expertise and governance for internal and external stakeholders, manage a renewal book, generate new business, and market for our Middle Market operation nationally for loss sensitive property and casualty business.

Location: This position will be based out of our New York City, Garden City NY, Purchase NY or Morristown NJ office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive acceptable submission activity and quickly determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and product knowledge in Middle Market P&C Insurance (Property, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Umbrella).
• Work cross-functionally to develop holistic underwriting view of loss sensitive business.
• Engage Regional Middle Market leadership in renewal and new business discussions.
• Good understanding of pricing components and rating methodology; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis.
• Use all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines, and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed.
• Exhibit technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation.
• Prepare or analyze information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status, and declinations to drive results within the assigned territory.
• Adhere to guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price risks.
• Keep current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting authority/insurance experience. (Less years of experience will be considered for “the right fit”; title will be adjusted).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in working, producing, and underwriting large complex deals across various structures: guaranteed cost, captives, SIRs, deductibles, etc.
• Established relationships with brokers and agents on both a regional and national level.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Self-starter and Agile thinker.
• Team player and collaborative by nature.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong skill in Microsoft Excel.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $150,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very 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.

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.