Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty – Sompo

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our Excess Casualty Retail team. This role will be based out of our Charlotte, NC office and focuses on evaluating risk, pricing, and maintaining strong broker relationships.

• Prioritize and evaluate new and renewal submissions to identify profitable opportunities aligned with business and corporate objectives
• Assess individual risk characteristics to determine capacity, attachment point, terms, and pricing
• Apply underwriting techniques within guidelines and rating plans to accommodate diverse account sizes and operations
• Analyze and price coverage, structure, and exposures for individual risks
• Leverage data analytics to improve underwriting efficiency and workflow
• Authorize quotes, binders, and invoices within authority limits
• Foster strong customer relationships while maintaining a compliance-driven, risk-focused culture
• Ensure underwriting discipline and pricing align with profitability goals and guidelines
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to retain and grow business
• Communicate risk appetite and Retail Excess Casualty Value Proposition to brokers
• Build and expand the business portfolio by enhancing relationships and identifying new opportunities
• Represent the company at broker/client meetings and networking events
• Stay informed on state/territory regulations, issues, and market trends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, claims, legal, and actuarial

• Minimum 5 years of casualty underwriting experience with established authority
• Strong expertise in Casualty insurance, with Middle Market and Large Accounts experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, negotiate effectively, and make business decisions within authority limits
• Demonstrated track record of profitability in underwriting, quoting, and binding business
• Strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and accountability with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with insureds, agents, and brokers
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays

Actual compensation will depend on cost of living, qualifications, and experience. The total compensation opportunity includes base salary and incentives tied to company and individual performance.

• Two medical plans:
  Traditional PPO & Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSAs and employer contributions
• Pharmacy, dental, vision, and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D, Supplemental life, and Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
• Competitive paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, Tax-Free Commuter Benefit, Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, or age.