VP Underwriter, International Casualty (London, UK)
Sompo International
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
casualty insurance and reinsurance, established in March 2017 as the result of the acquisition of
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. by Sompo Holdings Ltd. (Sompo).Sompo's core business encompasses one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the
Japanese domestic market. In addition, Sompo is engaged in the provision of insurance services as
well as other related services through its global network of businesses operating in 32 countries
around the world.Sompo International is the international operation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo, which
trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Through our operating subsidiaries, Sompo International
underwrites agriculture, professional lines, property, marine and energy, and casualty and other
specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines, weather risk and
specialty lines of reinsurance.As a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance, we recognise that our success is derived
directly from those who matter most: our people. Sompo International's headquarters is in Bermuda
and we currently have offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and
Asia. At Sompo International, a shared commitment to integrity, teamwork, agility, execution, and
excellence define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and
shareholders and maintain Sompo International as a desirable place to work.We are seeking an Underwriter to join our International Casualty team in our London, UK office.Responsibilities include:
- Underwriting - developing a profitable Casualty portfolio of diversified International clients.
statement.
- Wording skills - strong understanding of Casualty products and endorsements.
- Administration - file keeping and organisation of client accounts
- Reporting - data analysis and regular review of portfolio
- Production - ability to work with key broker houses and develop books of business.
- Travel where necessary, both national and international
- Service - timely response to brokers
- Monitors all industry and specific account trends through reading of the national and
- Proven Underwriting experience, minimum of 10 years
- Prior experience underwriting an International portfolio of clients
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team oriented approach
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Logical thinking
- Strong time management
- Strong administration skills / file keeping
- Ability to organise efficiently
- Competent computer skills - must include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft