Senior Underwriter, Private Equity

About the role

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter in our Middle Market Private Equity Practice. Our Middle Market Private Equity Practice offers diverse multi-line capabilities targeted at select industry verticals including real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services, technology, and manufacturing. We work through a network of retail brokers who share our commitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition. The majority of this role’s focus will be on new business production and building new broker relationships in the Northeast.

Responsibilities

• 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 Private Equity P&C Insurance (Property, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Umbrella)
• Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status, and declinations to drive results within the assigned territory while adhering to internal guidelines and strategies
• Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends, in addition to market conditions
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers, serving as the primary underwriting resource and point of contact by attending client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings with a minimum of 8-10 broker visits per month.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, along with 2–3 years of P&C underwriting experience. Prior middle market underwriting or broking experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different situations, clear, and purposeful.
• Remains calm under pressure with excellent organizational skills, integrity, and follow-through.
• Challenges norms while collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Promotes a positive work environment by exhibiting leadership skills and being a collaborative team player by nature.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

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

Pay

$110,000-170,000. 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.

Schedule

Not specified