Sompo International
Underwriting Assistant, Surety UW Center
Sompo International, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.
Job Description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant in our Surety business unit.
Underwriting Assistants are responsible for handling the day-to-day processing and management of surety bonds.
They are also responsible for managing relationships with underwriters and agencies, along with supporting the other Surety teams.
Location: This position will be based in our Morristown, NJ office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you'll be doing:
* Process Surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work through strong attention-to-detail
* Develop superior working relationships with underwriters and act as the first point of contact with timely service inquiries
* Maintain successful relationships with agencies and clients
* Display and use knowledge with filed rates, minimum premium, rater and assisting with line cards
* Manage internal reports: monthly renewal, status reports, data cleanup projects, submission under review & quoted status
* Provide support to Surety UW Center team (other UAs, account management, bond forms, collections)
What you'll bring:
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a technical/underwriting assistant with similar duties preferred
* Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
* Strong written and oral communication skills (email, phone, in-person)
* Computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Edge/Chrome, Nitro Pro (Adobe)
* Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with others
* Planning and organizational skills
* Attention to detail
* Desire to learn, positive attitude and willingness to take on new opportunities or responsibilities from UW's or Leads
Salary Range: $45 to $100k; 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.
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
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
In today's world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.
Job Description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant in our Surety business unit.
Underwriting Assistants are responsible for handling the day-to-day processing and management of surety bonds.
They are also responsible for managing relationships with underwriters and agencies, along with supporting the other Surety teams.
Location: This position will be based in our Morristown, NJ office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you'll be doing:
* Process Surety business through data entry, Underwriter support, understanding rating scenarios, and producing error-free work through strong attention-to-detail
* Develop superior working relationships with underwriters and act as the first point of contact with timely service inquiries
* Maintain successful relationships with agencies and clients
* Display and use knowledge with filed rates, minimum premium, rater and assisting with line cards
* Manage internal reports: monthly renewal, status reports, data cleanup projects, submission under review & quoted status
* Provide support to Surety UW Center team (other UAs, account management, bond forms, collections)
What you'll bring:
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a technical/underwriting assistant with similar duties preferred
* Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
* Strong written and oral communication skills (email, phone, in-person)
* Computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Edge/Chrome, Nitro Pro (Adobe)
* Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with others
* Planning and organizational skills
* Attention to detail
* Desire to learn, positive attitude and willingness to take on new opportunities or responsibilities from UW's or Leads
Salary Range: $45 to $100k; 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.
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
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
In today's world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.