Senior Underwriter – Retail Casualty, Large Accounts

Sompo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sompo is seeking a Senior Underwriter in the Primary Retail Casualty Business Unit based in the U.S. The role involves underwriting general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation for large accounts across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

The position offers collaboration with other units and requires travel up to 25% to market territories. Location flexibility includes New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Purchase, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably casualty.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience in underwriting and managing accounts with large brokerage houses, regional agencies, and specialty retail brokers.
• Demonstrated success in developing, quoting, negotiating, and binding profitable business.
• Established relationships with brokers and agents on regional and national levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel to market assigned territory (25%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted underwriting expert across industries and casualty products.
• Analyze submissions, evaluate risk exposures, and make timely underwriting decisions.
• Apply advanced pricing and rating methodologies across program structures (Guaranteed Cost, Captives, SIRs, Deductibles).
• Demonstrate underwriting expertise through strategic evaluation of large and complex casualty risks.
• Prepare and evaluate underwriting recommendations, rate modifications, exceptions, referrals, and declinations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agency partners; represent Sompo in meetings and events.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Travel willingness

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sompo is seeking a Senior Underwriter in the Primary Retail Casualty Business Unit based in the U.S. The role involves underwriting general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation for large accounts across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

The position offers collaboration with other units and requires travel up to 25% to market territories. Location flexibility includes New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Purchase, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ offices.