Underwriter, Middle Market
About the role
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriter on our Middle Market 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 manufacturing. We work through a network of retail brokers who share our commitment to long-term partnerships built on a strong service proposition.
Location
Based out of our Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA office.
What you’ll be doing
- Evaluate Underwriting Risks: Drive submission activity and determine risk acceptability using company guidelines.
- Demonstrate Technical Expertise: Apply deep product knowledge across multiple Middle Market P&C insurance lines.
- Execute Strategic Pricing: Price risks accurately using sophisticated financial models and diverse structures.
- Maintain Underwriting Discipline: Use specialized tools to ensure thorough account reviews and complete documentation.
- Analyze Market Trends: Monitor state regulations, territory issues, and underwriting data to drive results.
- Cultivate Broker Relationships: Build strong connections through active marketing, client meetings, and regional travel.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 1-2 years of underwriting experience.
- Experience producing and underwriting accounts of all sizes with major brokerage houses, agents, and specialty retailers.
- Team player with grit, and collaborative by nature.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Salary Range
Salary Range: $65,000 - $125,000
Benefits
Summary 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