Senior Underwriter, Private Equity

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)
• Prepare or analyze 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
• Keep current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends, in addition to market conditions
• Develop and maintain 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

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
• 2–3 years of P&C underwriting experience
• Prior middle market underwriting or broking experience is strongly preferred
• 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
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with insureds, agents, and brokers
• Strong customer service orientation, responsive, with the ability to say no while preserving relationships
• Exhibits leadership skills and is a collaborative team player by nature
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products