AVP Underwriter, Energy

About the role

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Assistant Vice President in our Energy team. This position supports the Head of North America Energy in developing and implementing an underwriting strategy.

Responsibilities

• Able to quickly review applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards;
• Understand pricing components, rating methodology and use of rating tools to price risks based on exposures and risk analysis;
• Demonstrate technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account review and file documentation;
• Use all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines, and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed;
• Prepare quote for new and renewal business, service accounts throughout the policy term, provide exemplary service to brokers;
• Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable;
• Foster leadership, development and operational excellence within the team;
• Review and assist in managing profitability;
• Keep current on state/territory Insurance issues, trends, and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of Energy underwriting experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• Experience in working, production; and underwriting all sizes of accounts with large brokerage houses and specialty retailers;
• Successfully underwriting, quoting, and binding profitable business;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Team player willing to contribute to the whole of the company.

Qualifications

• 25% Travel

Skills

• Knowledge of energy industry
• Underwriting expertise
• Financial analysis
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills

Benefits

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Pay

$160,000.00 - $190,000.00

Schedule

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