We are seeking a Senior Underwriter for our Global Risk Solutions team in our NY or Chicago office.
Sompo GRS provides a client-centric white-glove service approach by offering comprehensive multi-line capabilities to accounts in select industry verticals including real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, life sciences, technology and professional services.
Taking a holistic approach to risk management, the unit offers commercial property, primary casualty (general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation), lead umbrella, and environmental coverages, as well as parametric natural catastrophe products to small, middle-market and large accounts across target industry verticals in the U.S., Mexico and Europe.
Sompo GRS also offers the same level of sophisticated services and coverages to Asian-interest accounts in the U.S.
and Mexico.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Able to quickly review applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards; Good understanding of pricing components and rating methodology; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis; Uses all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed; Exhibits strong technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation; Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory; Adheres to guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price risks; Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends; and Complete understanding and ability to use sophisticated pricing models across various structures: guaranteed cost, captives, SIRs, deductibles, etc.
Qualifications 5-7 years of underwriting/insurance experience Bachelor’s Degree preferred Well verse and experienced in working, producing, and underwriting all sizes of accounts with the large brokerage houses, agents and specialty retailers Established underwriting, quoting, and binding track record of profitable business Well established relationships with brokers and agents on both a regional and national level Strong negotiation skills Team player and collaborative by nature Strong attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Sompo International offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.
For consideration; please e-mail your resume along with your Minimum Salary Expectations as well as your Minimum Total Compensation Expectations to: kpylesompo-intl.com Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
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