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Sompo International Holdings Ltd

Senior Underwriting Technician, IV Large Property

Sompo International Holdings Ltd, New York, New York, us, 10261


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 a

Sr. Underwriting Technician

in our

Large Property team .

Sompo North America provides a client-centric white-glove service approach by offering comprehensive multi-line capabilities to accounts in select industry verticals including real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, and professional services. Taking a holistic approach to risk management, the unit offers commercial property, primary casualty (general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation), lead umbrella, and environmental coverages, as well as parametric natural catastrophe products to small, middle-market and large accounts across target industry verticals in the U.S. We also offer the same level of sophisticated services and coverages to Asian-interest accounts in the U.S.

Location:

This position will be based out of one of our

New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA or Alpharetta, GA

offices. 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:Maintain service standards by timely response to broker and internal/external partner requestsProvide backup to other UAs as necessaryMaintain file integrity by ensuring all necessary documents are filed in ImageRightInitiate, complete and send quote letters to brokersReview and resolve premium discrepancies; help other UAs with premium discrepanciesPull loss reportsCreate, register, process and distribute binders, policies and endorsements within processing standards established by managementCompletes pricing model (where applicable and as directed)Serve as first point of contact for loss control and claims.Communicate directly with brokers to confirm or obtain data needed for policy issuance and servicingAssist with premium audit discrepancies (casualty specific)Review and analyze facultative reinsurance certificates as determined by managementParticipate in workflow and process improvement initiativesResponsible for Underwriting AnalysisAssist with underwriting audits and reviewsTrack various metrics to ensure the team is upholding our white glove service standardsHandle special projects as assignedWhat you'll bring:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a technical underwriting associate with similar dutiesBachelor's Degree Preferred, and/or insurance institute coursework pursuedStrong problem solving and decision-making abilitiesStrong written and oral communication skillsComputer skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Adobe AcrobatAble to multi-task and communicate wellDemonstrated planning and organizational skillsSalary Range:

$75,000 - $100,000 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.

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 contributionPharmacy benefits with mail order optionsDental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and childrenVision benefitsHealth Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & childrenCompany-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributionsCompetitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidaysCompetitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance programEmployee Assistance ProgramTax-Free Commuter BenefitTuition 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.